All About Myanmar

Myanmar, or Burma as it was formerly known, remains one of the last frontiers for tourists wanting a taste of adventure: with it's mix of rugged beauty, luxurious beaches, sacred stupas and historic places of interest it remains steeped in mystique. This golden country is so diverse that you will want to join the dots between the different regions in order to get a feel for the Burmese way of life. Trek through the jungle, enjoy swimming in the Bay of Bengal, join a procession of ochre-robed monks paying their respects to Buddha and connect with a culture that has been preserved in time.

Bagan

The ancient city of Bagan (Pagan) is like a work of art in itself. This historic city echoes with stories from its ancestors, who are honoured and revered in the many stupas and temples and places of worship that are dotted around the region thanks to a two and a half century stretch of religious fervour. more information...

Inle Lake

Inle Lake is almost impossibly picturesque. Flanked by high hills 1328m above sea level, this lake region supports some 126,000 industrious villagers, many of whom cultivate their crops on floating islands, where marsh, water hyacinth and soil have conglomerated to form a solid fertile mass. more information...

Mandalay

Mandalay was the last capital of Myanmar before the British took over, and, as a result, still has great importance as the country’s principal cultural and economic centre. Historically, it’s regarded as the ‘most Burmese’ of the country’s large cities. Here, the Buddhist monasteries are among the most significant in the country. more information...

Ngapali Beach

When you’ve had enough of the dust, traffic and hubbub of Myanmar’s major cities, make a beeline toward Ngapali Beach, where the urban sprawl gives way to palm trees. Of the four beaches most accessible to travellers, Ngapali is by far the prettiest. more information...

Yangon

When Marco Polo visited Myanmar in the 13th century, he described ‘vast jungles teeming with elephants, unicorns and other wild beasts’. Though the country’s biodiversity has certainly evolved since then, walking through some neighbourhoods in Yangon still feels like you are in a place at the end of the world. more information...