Whether you’re an early riser or not, nothing beats starting your day with a view of the sunrise. Especially when you’re travelling in destinations with iconic monuments or stunning natural landscapes. From the gleaming white Taj Mahal to otherworldly Cappadocia in Turkey, here’s our pick of...
Tag: Myanmar
Also known as Burma, Myanmar has retained elements of culture and tradition in a way that many of its Asian neighbours haven’t. With vibrant festivals and markets, exquisite temples, diverse landscapes and friendly local people, Myanmar retains the aura of a bygone era
Top 10 Cities to Visit in Asia
Both the world’s largest and most diverse continent, Asia has captivated travellers for centuries. Whether it be its stunning landscapes and ancient sites or exotic wildlife and delicious cuisine, there’s something to appeal to everyone. And the same goes for its cities. From the glimmering metropolis of...
Exploring Bagan: One Traveller’s Experience
Once the powerful capital of an ancient kingdom, Bagan is now one of the top attractions in Myanmar. Sitting on the banks of the Irrawaddy River, the site features several thousand temples, stupas and pagodas, making for a truly spectacular landscape. To give you more of an...
The Best Traveller Experiences in Myanmar
This once isolated nation is brimming with sacred sites and heavenly landscapes just waiting to be explored. From the dynamic city of Yangon and magnificent history of Mandalay, to the stupa-filled plains of Bagan and heavenly Inle Lake, here’s an inside peek into the best that...
10 Great Reasons to Visit Myanmar
Whether you’ve travelled through Vietnam, Cambodia or Thailand in the past and are looking for a different experience in Southeast Asia, or you’re completely new to this side of the world, you simply cannot go amiss with a holiday in the beguiling country of Myanmar. Need a reason...
Exploring Southeast Asia by River Cruise
There are plenty of ways to explore Southeast Asia. And river cruising is one of them. In fact, it’s becoming increasingly popular amongst those with a little more money to spend and those looking for a touch more luxury. This part of the world is no...
Exploring Inle Lake in a Day
Myanmar has many incredible destinations. However, life on Inle Lake is utterly captivating. As soon as you board the longtail motorboat to cross the lake, the buzzing of the engines becomes background noise. You instantly become fascinated with the sites around you. Whether it be the scenic...
Best Trekking Destinations in Asia
The world’s largest continent is a geographically diverse and gorgeous place. From the dizzying heights of the Himalayas to the steamy jungles of the lowlands, there’s all manner of terrains to be traversed by foot. And if that’s your preferred mode of transport, you’re in luck....
World’s Greatest Lakes (You Might Not Have Heard Of)
Who doesn’t like a lake? They are invariably surrounded by picturesque landscapes of quaint countryside or dramatic mountains. The water is generally calm and, good weather assumed, the expansive vistas are usually quite stunning. Coupled together, this invites a state of meditative contemplation that appeals to...
Instagrams of the Year
A year to remember for many reasons, 2016 has as ever has been filled with exciting travel adventures. With last year now at an end, what better way to be nostalgic over the past 366 days than by searching through Instagram? We’ve browsed the photo sharing app...
