When to travel to Myanmar (Burma): Weather and festivals
Turning up without a raincoat during monsoon season, finding out about the festival of the year after you’ve arrived home, longing for a boat…
Inside Myanmar
7 of the best Buddhist festivals in Myanmar (Burma)
With an enormous Buddhist population, Burma is peppered with pagodas, and pilgrims travel from far and wide to celebrate festivals. If you have the…
Guide to Hsipaw: 8 ways to explore
The small town of Hsipaw in Shan State draws in hike-hungry tourists while managing to retain a semblance of authentic charm. Here are eight…
Buddhism in Burma: 13 unforgettable places
It would be remiss (even impossible) to visit Burma without learning a bit about Buddhism. There are half a million monks, 75,000 nuns, and…
Three of the best hiking routes in Myanmar
See daily life in rural areas, learn about local cultures, and take a breath of fresh mountain air by going on one of our…
Photos of Burma: Moments from Myanmar
When David Lovejoy isn’t busy taking small group tours around Japan, he’s jetsetting over to beautiful Burma. Armed with a camera, he shares just…
Hiking in Myanmar: 6 things to know
As well as a boost for your body and mind, you may well find that the glorious scenery, little villages and happy adventures encountered…
Food in Myanmar (Burma): The Lost Tea Company share the joy of lahpet
Pickled tea leaves may sound like an acquired taste, but lahpet thouk, Burma’s religiously important and culturally significant national dish, is downright delicious. After eating…