Temple tales from Bagan
Few popular places live up to their hype, but we’ve never met anyone disappointed by Bagan. David discovers the secrets of these ancient temples…
Myanmar
24 hours in Yangon
After taking two years to travel around the world, Gavin Thomas got hooked on all things Asia and subsequently became the travel editor at…
Burma election update: The results are (almost) in
To find out what’s been happening in the elections so far, catch up with our blog post from last week; or for some background…
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…
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…
Thanaka, a natural Burmese cosmetic
Spend any amount of time in Burma and it won’t be long before you begin to notice the profusion of faces daubed with a…
Kipling’s Burma
Rudyard Kipling is a name inextricably linked with Burma in the modern collective consciousness. Kipling wrote a number of poems, stories, and factual accounts…