myanmar
In review: Burma travel in 2013
HAS Burma really become the global tourism hotspot? This question dogged me as I flew back to Burma last month to see what changes had taken place since my last visit in 2012. Would my favourite spots be overrun by tourists? Would it be hard to find a room? Had they finally introduced an ATM?…>
The joy of limbo: Asia’s 5 best airports
IF you have ever lived in Asia, as an expat or a traveling local, then you surely understand the value of a good airport. We end up spending a great deal of our time in the ‘limbo’ of such places, whether we’re traveling home or making our way to other, more exotic, destinations. Personally, I…>
In pictures: Shwedagon Pagoda, Burma
SHWEDAGON Pagoda is Burma’s most famous Buddhist monument. It rises like a beacon above the city skyline in Yangon which is no mean feat, given the high-rises springing up around the city today. Located near downtown Yangon, the pagoda is both a signature landmark but also a place of great reverence. Even locals passing in…>
48 hours in Burma: A Bagan adventure
I HAD a plan. And I only had 48 hours to do it. Get myself from Bangkok to Bagan, a small ancient city southwest of Mandalay, Burma and back to Bangkok in just over two days. Was it ideal, this slapdash trip to one of the world’s most fascinating countries? It certainly was not, but…>
In pictures: The parasols of Pathein
PATHEIN, on the Ayerwaddy delta, is famed for its umbrella workshops where the colourful handmade parasols are made. These are known as “Pathein Hti” and are available for sale in workshops such as Shwe Sar, which has been operating for generations. I made a quick visit to the workshop to meet the current family and…>
Burma ends use of special tourist currency
BURMA’S parliament has endorsed a presidential decision to abandon the use of so-called Foreign Exchange Certificates, a special currency primarily used by tourists. The director of President Thein Sein’s office, Zaw Htay, says parliament unanimously agreed Wednesday with a presidential letter announcing the plan. The Foreign Exchange Certificates were introduced in Burma (also known as…>
5 things to do on a Burmese beach
ALTHOUGH it’s not renowned as a beach destination, Burmese beaches are actually quite beautiful and culturally interesting to visit. I don’t make a habit of visiting beaches but during a recent trip to Yangon with a weekend free I ventured out to Chaungtha to see why Yangonians head here for their holidays. Here are five…>
Places to stay
TenFace Bangkok
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This hipply decorated and conveniently
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LUXX
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Hidden from many but familiar
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1 Bathroom
The Sukhothai Bangkok
Bangkok, , Thailand
Minutes away from all you
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Lebua At State Tower
Bangkok, Bangrak, Thailand
The perfect blend of luxury,
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Dream Bangkok
Bangkok, , Thailand
An avant garde, design focussed
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1 Bathroom
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