Vietnam announces waiver on visa requirements
Residents of Britain, Germany, France, Spain and Italy now have cause to celebrate, as Vietnam announces its plan to waive visa requirements for an…
June, 2015
Bagan: Our guide to Burma’s archaeological wonders
In the first of a series of posts on Southeast Asia’s iconic historical sites, we explain the history and significance of Bagan – one of Southeast…
A picture book of Burma
InsideAsia’s Enfys has just returned from Burma, bringing some wonderful photographs back with her to produce a beautiful picture book of Burma! “I recently spent…
Culture on the beaches of Burma
Burma has a whole lot to offer in the form of beautiful countryside and culture, but it is not known for its beaches…but it…
Is it safe to travel to Burma? Ethics and unrest in 2015
In recent months we have seen a fantastic rise in public interest in travelling to Burma, which is great news for the country and its people. However, we…
Thingyan: A survival guide for the Burmese New Year
With Burmese New Year just around the corner, we thought that now would be a great time to cover a little of the history…
The City of Flowers
About an hour east of Mandalay, the road suddenly climbs, ascending the Shan Plateau. Dusty plains make way for green hills, palm trees are…
Amazing and Beautiful Burma
Burma has just been celebrating Thingyan, the Theravada Buddhist New Year. If you think you’ve missed all the action, don’t worry and look at…