Whether you like it or not, visiting cities is a part of travel. Even if you’re heading into the most remote jungles or climbing the highest mountains, you’re going to have to arrive at an airport, which is likely to be in a country’s capital city. And the capital...
Posts Tagged with 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
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Top 10 Sunrise Spots Around the World (6 minute read)
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 the top sunrise...
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Top 10 Cities to Visit in Asia (9 minute read)
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 Shanghai to the...
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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 to go? We’ll...
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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. To get you...
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World’s Greatest Lakes (You’ve Probably Never Heard Of) (12 minute read)
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 avid outdoorsy types...
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Why now is the best time to visit Burma
It is likely you’ve not only heard of Burma’s appeal but seen evidence of its beauty – photos of hot air balloons gliding over Bagan’s ancient temples and glittering stupas, monks crossing the U-Bein Bridge at sunset and the leg-rowing Intha fisherman sailing down Inle Lake, using one leg...
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Made in Myanmar
The weekend is nearly upon us and right now we are daydreaming about where we wish we were heading. When scouring the web in the search for wonderful travel videos, this one caught our attention. Whether its the seemlingly magical way the leg-rowing fishermen perform their trade, the charismatic...
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Top spots & experiences in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is home to stunning natural wonders, mysterious archaeological sites, gleaming temples and bundles of fascinating history. The hardest decision when planning a visit to the region is deciding where to visit first so to help we’ve compiled our selection of top spots across Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and...
