East photo competition #1: More of our Staff favourites •1 min read Image If you’re an avid reader of East, the Inside Asia Tours travel magazine, you’ve probably already heard about our photo competition.In our first issue, the theme of our competition was ‘water’ – and we gave away a luxury trip to Japan for our lucky winner, Adrian Furner. But there were so many excellent entries that we couldn’t let them languish in our archives for long, so here are just a few of our favourite snaps from Burma.To see the winner - and our top picks from Japan - click here. For our favourite snaps of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, keep an eye on our Indochina blog!Our current photo competition has now closed, but next up we’ve got a haiku competition to get your creative juices flowing! Watch this space – and subscribe to the magazine to be in with a chance of winning: https://www.insidejapantours.com/magazine/Image Ian Hazlewood | Light Refracted by Water, Inle LakeImage Ian Woolley | 'Teak and temple' - View from the Ayreyarwady of teak logs getting shipped down river with the temples of Sagaing in the backgroundImage Roger Taylor | Stilt houses on Inle lakeImage Ian Woolley | 'Souvenirs' - A lady manoeuvring her boat full of souvenir gifts through a garden of lotus flowers on Inle lake. The background of the lotus flowers and her smile made this a irresistible image to capture.Image Robin Wilkie | U Bein bridge, the longest teak wooden bridge in the world, at sunset in MandalayImage David Hodgin | Inle lake shrineImage Ian Hazlewood | Water thrown up by long-tail boatsImage Ian Woolley | A family having a group photograph at Pwe Kauk caves, with other families having fun in the background.Image David Hodgskin | A local fisherman on Inle lakeImage Tom Treasure | Morning ripples on the Irrawaddy riverOur current photo competition has now closed, but next up we’ve got a haiku competition to get your creative juices flowing! Watch this space – and subscribe to the magazine to be in with a chance of winning: https://www.insidejapantours.com/magazine/ Speak with a destination specialistFriendly, dedicated people who care as much about your trip as you do.Get in touchDownload a brochure Share thisfacebooktwitterlinkedinemail You may also like Multi-country Your calendar of cultural adventures Our experts’ advice on where to travel in Asia, month by month - featuring cultural highlights and seasonal festivals. South Korea Four destinations to visit in 2025 if you’re looking for a cultural adventure Looking for inspiration for your next cultural adventure? Our team of travel experts have rounded up four destinations we’re excited about in 2025. Places alive with energy, culture, and slices of local life you should experience this year if, for you, time away from the norm is not an option, but a necessity... Multi-country How much does it cost to travel to Asia? One of the first questions we’re often asked by wanderlust-filled customers is ‘how much does it cost to travel to Asia?’ And that makes...