In pictures: the old and new Yangon
WITH one foot embedded in the past and the other taking its first steps into the present, Yangon is very much a city of the old and the new. Here you’ll find some…
Good reads about Burma
BURMA is enjoying a heightened tourism boom as policies relax and travel becomes easier. If you plan to join the crowds heading there, here’s some reading to get yourself up to speed with…
6 magical Burma festivals
To really appreciate the culture, traditions and lifestyle of Burma, you should attend one of the local festivals. While there is pretty much something on in every calendar month around the country there…
5 great art galleries in Yangon, Burma
THE art scene in Yangon (Rangoon), Burma has been developing quietly despite the other struggles the nation has faced. Many of the galleries in the city reflect work from artists that have effectively…
A taste of Yangon: 6 must-try Burmese dishes
THE wonderful thing about eating Burmese food is that much of the cuisine is a blend of other Asian food. Here you can find Chinese, Indian and Mon influences. Rice and noodles are…
What’s in a name – Burma or Myanmar?
I AM always amazed at the utter confusion on people’s faces if I ever mention the name Myanmar. Yes Burma they know but Myanmar – where’s that exactly? Well there are plenty of…
Top festivals and events in Asia this week – Jan 30- Feb 5
Khajuraho Dance Festival, February 1-7, 2012 Madhya Pradesh, India This year will witness the tenth anniversary of a week long dance festival held in an ancient temple complex which stands as silent testimony…
In pictures: Burma’s Buddhist monks
THE red robed monks of Burma (Myanmar) are a common sight wherever you go – travelling on public transport, in Internet cafes, at monasteries, markets, intersections and everywhere else in between. They are…
In pictures: Burma’s many modes of transport
EVER wondered just how people get around in a nation that has had such little exposure to the outside world? Well transport in Burma (Myanmar) is probably not that much different than you…
Travel ethics: Is it okay to visit Burma?
TO go or not to go? This debate has been raging in travel circles for many years. But it’s an important question that every traveler should ask before packing their bags for Yangon…
