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...
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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
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...
Best places to visit in January
With the twinkling Christmas decorations packed back into storage, all the leftover creations of turkey risotto and curry finally finished, and will power to stick to New Year’s resolutions already waning, January can be a hard month. What would we recommend as the best course of action...
Best places to travel in 2017
It’s that time of year when we start looking forward to the next 12 months and all that they have to offer. For us here at On The Go Tours, that means looking ahead to what could, and no doubt, should be the hottest destinations of...
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,...
10 reasons to visit Burma
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 Burma. Need a reason...
Doorways to the world
They say adventure and discovery awaits around every corner, whether it is travelling down a previously untrodden trail, passing through an unopened door or experiencing a destination from a different perspective. In this week’s photo showcase Ann Amies has compiled a collection of photographs taken of classic destinations...
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...