Here are links to our stories from Myanmar.
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Yangon’s Glittering Shwedagon Pagoda
High up on top of a hill, the glittering Shwedagon Pagoda seemed to be beckoning us to take a closer look. From below we couldn’t have imagined the spectacular golden plaza we would see on top of the hill.
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Myanmar – The Roads To Mandalay
The unique and fascinating sites in the Ayerarwady River Valley south of Mandalay in Myanmar are a wonderful surprise. From sparkling pagodas to scenic bridges there is a large variety of things to see.
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Fascinating Inle Lake
Watching basket fishermen gracefully cast out their fishing baskets while balancing on one leg is why people come to Inle Lake. We found these fishermen and even more remarkable sites on this fascinating lake in Myanmar.
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Myanmar – Trekking from Kalaw to Inle Lake
Walking up and down the undulating hills in the picturesque Shan Highlands is one of the best ways to arrive at Inle Lake. The trek between Kalaw and Inle Lake travels through mountain villages and between farms. Seeing rural Myanmar and its people going about their day is the best part of this hike.
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Visiting Unique Nat Shrines in Myanmar
From the village below we could see golden stupas glimmering high above on top of a tall shear rocky outcrop. We had heard of this unusual monastery where locals come to worship spirit nats in colourful shrines.
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Myanmar – Balloons Over Bagan’s Ancient Temples
Imagine you are in a balloon, soaring above the ancient temples of Bagan. As far as you can see, pointed spires poke above the land below. The sun is just beginning to rise, casting its light on the temples’ brick walls. It feels like you are in a dream.
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Myanmar – The Rural South
South of Yangon is a part of Myanmar that is still untouched by tourism. Away from the popular tourist sites of Bagan and Inle Lake, we felt as if this part of Myanmar let us see its true self.
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Myanmar – The Temple City of Mrauk U
When you think of ancient temples in Myanmar, Bagan is usually what comes to mind, but that’s not the only site worth visiting in Myanmar. Mrauk U offers travelers archeological sites that more rural, less visited but by no means, less impressive.
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Travel Tips For Myanmar
Travel Tips for Myanmar’s top destinations.
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Top Ten Pictures from Myanmar
Our top 10 pictures from Myanmar.
