The Truth Behind 6 of Myanmar’s Travel Rumors
As a woman travelling alone, I’ve learned that there are some places best avoided. Countries under military rule that have experienced over 50 years of political oppression are pretty high up on that...
View Article12 Great Books That Reveal the Stories of Old Burma and New Myanmar
To understand Burma’s 20th century and its current state, these 10 books are indispensable guides, all of which reflect the personal stories, events that will give you clear pictures of Old Burma and...
View ArticleThe community-based tourism project transforming the Myanmar travel experience
Community Base Tourism enables travelers to experience the local culture while empowering the communities they visit to preserve their natural and cultural heritage. For travelers, it means a more...
View ArticleThe Jews of Yangon: A Look at Myanmar’s Smallest Religion
The Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue serves a small, tight-knit community, but the story and heritage of this site draws travelers from around the globe. The post The Jews of Yangon: A Look at Myanmar’s...
View ArticleMergui for the Luxury Beach Resorts
The Mergui Archipelago is an unspoiled paradise; as a travel destination, this area was only opened to foreigners in the late early 2000, and it still abounds in undiscovered species and unmapped...
View ArticleDisappearing Ink: Tattooed Women of the Chin State
In the remote hills of the Chin State, tribes of tattooed women inhabit the villages, and as the area becomes more and more connected to the rest of Myanmar, local traditions are dying out. Kanpelet,...
View ArticleBallooning in Myanmar
Once, there was only one color of Bagan balloon: the dark red of the Balloons over Bagan company. Today, when travelers look up, they’ll find the yellow of Golden Eagle, the green of Oriental Balloon...
View ArticleMyanmar Shalom organizes Ambassador Program – FAM Trip
With the travel industry focused on recovery, Myanmar Shalom is planning to support travel agents through their Ambassador Program – Magical Myanmar FAM Trip. Within 18 months– Myanmar Shalom Travels...
View Article9 Enchanting Discoveries
One of South East Asia’s largest and most diverse countries, Myanmar stretches from the sparkling islands of the Andaman Sea in the south right up into the Eastern Himalayan mountain range....
View ArticleHidden Tribes Of Kengtung
In War-Torn Myanmar, Secluded In The Rugged Mountainous Hills Guide Sai Leads Us To Meet The Villages And Understand the Legends. In recent years a window of opportunity has opened to trek and meet...
View ArticleJewish Life in Pagoda Land
Jewish life in Burma today is quite different from what it was during colonial times, which lasted until World War II. Before the war, it still was the case that “the sun never set” on the British...
View ArticleEnglish Town in Burma
The laureate of the British Empire Rudyard Kipling played a key role in cultivating Mandalay’s reputation as an Eastern paradise. Kipling famously only ever visited Yangon (Rangoon) but perhaps he...
View Article7 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT MYANMAR
Nestled on the edge of Southeast Asia, Myanmar is a beautiful, vast country full of rich tradition, delicious food and gorgeous natural sights. Visitors from all walks of life can find reasons to...
View ArticleLuxury Cruises in Myanmar
Discover the mystical kingdom of Myanmar and uncover its hidden wonders in style. One of the finest ways to appreciate the stunning scenery and ancient Burmese culture is to do it from the water:...
View ArticleTravelife Partner sustainability award for Myanmar Shalom Travels
The Travelife Partner award was received by Myanmar Shalom Travels in 2019 December. The award is recognition for the long-term efforts and frontrunner position of Myanmar Shalom Travels regarding...
View Article10 Foods to Try in Myanmar
With Myanmar opening to the outside world, visitors are discovering a cuisine that’s been largely hidden from sight for the past 50 years. The post 10 Foods to Try in Myanmar appeared first on Myanmar...
View ArticleThe Top 10 Things to Do in Myanmar
Myanmar was also called the Golden Land for its rich cultural history and natural resources. Myanmar has recently opened its doors to the world after decades of isolation and now is the time to...
View Article9 Interesting Things You Never Knew about Myanmar
When Rudyard Kipling visited Burma a hundred years ago he described it as “quite unlike any land you know about”. Myanmar has been one of those destinations that has intrigued travelers for many...
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