Journey to Myanmar, a forgotten World

Buddhism is expressed in the behaviour of the people, who follow basic rules as they are demanded e....
Twante: A Rangoon 1/2-Day Trip Off The Beaten Path

The town of Twante is located on the banks of the Twante Canal. It is mainly known for the pottery t...
Mandalay, Burma

The city, named after Mandalay Hill (which is considered a holy mount), was founded by King Mindon i...
Pagan, Burma

Pagan is situated on the Eastern bank of the Irrawaddi River in middle Burma. It's located in a vast...
Rangoon, Burma

Rangoon (Yangon) is the capitol of Burma and the point of entry for travelers that fly in from abroa...
Kyaik-tiyo Pagoda

The Kyaik-tiyo Pagoda, often referred to as the Golden Rock, is about a six hour journey by car from...
Inle Lake, Shan State, Burma

Inle Lake is located in Burma’s Western Shan State, on what is often referred to as the Shan P...
A Trip to Mingun

Mingun is the home to the world's biggest ringing (i.e., un-cracked and still functional) bell, weig...
Ye Le Phaya (Kyauktan, Burma)

The small town of Kyauktan, about an hour’s drive from Rangoon in the Southern delta region, i...
Myanmar 11/2009

Backpacking trough Myanmar with my girl, for myself the first visit to Asia and second big trip but...