Native spirit: An introduction to Burmese nat worship
Burma today is one of the most devoutly Buddhist countries in the world. Though there is no official state religion, 89% of Burmese people…
Burma today is one of the most devoutly Buddhist countries in the world. Though there is no official state religion, 89% of Burmese people…
Hpa An may not be a destination that springs to mind when you think of Burma, but I hope I can persuade you otherwise…
Luang Prabang is Laos’s premier tourist destination. A World Heritage City heralded for its beautiful blend of colonial architecture, traditional Buddhist wats, tropical atmosphere…
Burma is full of spectacular sights, but one of the most mind-boggling is just an hour’s drive from Bagan, on top of a volcanic…
Located in the Eastern Yoma Mountains at the point where Mon State meets Bago State, the Golden Rock is almost unbelievable. Balanced precariously on…
It’s impossible to travel in Burma without visiting at least a few Buddhist pagodas and they are spottable almost every way you turn! But…
What is a Buddhist monk’s daily routine? What does their day look like?
In honour of the annual Shwedagon Pagoda Festival, we thought we would share a few of our favourite pictures of the shiny, shiny stupa…