Myanmar

Myanmar’s Myeik (Mergui) Archipelago

December 16, 2018

Myanmar’s Myeik (Mergui) Archipelago – Let your mind go wild for a moment and just imagine this… You are transposed to a location on planet earth described as: “Nature’s unexplored lost kingdom where nobody knows all the species that live in the dense jungle and in the turquoise waters. A pristine paradise of primal seclusion which is irresistibly lovely, and one of the last few paradises on earth. Here everything is alive, even the shells are [MORE...]

Wa Ale Island Resort – Myeik Archipelago, MYANMAR

August 8, 2018

Looking for a romantic, adventurous yet luxurious getaway among unspoiled islands in the Andaman Sea? A luxury resort amidst untouched islands filled with endless memorable experiences. You have found it. Welcome to the brand new Wa Ale Island Resort, located on the remote island of the same name - one of more than 800 islands in Myanmar's Myeik (Mergui), Archipelago. If you have the choice of only one get-away from everything, the Wa Ale Island Resort is it! [MORE...]

Diving Myanmar’s Myeik Archipelago

August 7, 2018

SCUBA DIVING Myanmar’s Myeik Archipelago by Juan Gallardo, a born adventurer from the Spanish city of Seville who has lived in the UK, the US and Europe. Juan first visited Myanmar in 2012 and has been living in Yangon since 2014. He is passionate about photography and Burmese cuisine, which he captures in his book: “Delicious Myanmar – Discover Myanmar through its people and food”. [MORE...]

Myanmar’s Far Eastern Shan State

September 27, 2017

Myanmar has some 100 distinct ethnic groups. We travelled to the far eastern Shan State to meet with several of the friendly hill tribes. Trekking past the green rice terraces up to the remote villages is a pleasant challenge, only to be rewarded with some of the greatest hospitality on this planet. Base yourself in the peaceful town of Kyaingtong, neatly arranged around Naung Tung Lake, and from here take day trips in all directions! While Myanmar is not considered to be one of the most ethnic and culturally diverse countries in the world, it certainly offers some of the most approachable [MORE...]

Hill Tribes of Myanmar’s Shan State

September 27, 2017

The mountains in Shan State in the far east of Myanmar, near the borders with China, Laos, and Thailand, is home to several hill tribes including the Wa, Wa Ann, Palaung (Ta’ang), Akhu, Akha, Lisu, Lahu, Loi, Ann, and the Pa O. Base yourself in the pretty town called Kyaingtong (also referred to as Kengtung or Keng Tung), and from here take day trips in almost all directions. The hikes are challenging but not difficult. Spending time with these hill tribes is such a special experience. While Kyaingtong has much to offer and can easily keep you occupied for a few days, the main reason why [MORE...]

TRAVELLER: Juan Gallardo, Yangon, Myanmar

July 4, 2017

Globerovers Magazine is in conversation with Spanish-born Juan Gallardo who lives in Yangon, Myanmar. Juan has travelled Myanmar extensively and shares with us his love for this country and its Burmese cuisine which he meticulously showcases in his cookbook available on on Amazon.com: Delicious Myanmar - Discover Myanmar Through Its People and Food. [MORE...]

The Long Road to Shwesandaw – Bagan, MYANMAR (by Nathan James Thomas)

June 25, 2017

Words by Nathan James Thomas Photos by Globerovers Magazine The Shwesandaw Pagoda was built almost 1,000 years ago, by order of King Anawrahta, the founder of the Pagan Empire. It’s one of over 2,000 temples that still stand in the ancient city of Bagan, in the centre of Myanmar. This particular pagoda is distinguished by its five terraces leading up to a cylindrical stupa, and is said to contain sacred hairs of the Gautama Buddha. More pertinently for the tourist however, it’s also tall, stable, and easily climbed. We thought it would be an ideal spot to catch the famous Bagan sunrise, [MORE...]

Boat Journey down Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady River

October 15, 2016

Myanmar is one of the new cool travel destinations. A place that certainly will not disappoint you. One of the most memorable trips is to take the slow and shaky train from the city of Mandalay to the northern town of Naba from where a bus goes to the town of Katha where you go on board a large ship for the 16-hour sailing (in your private cabin) down the mighty Ayeyarwady River back to Mandalay. It's a great trip as the boat stops at many villages along the way. [MORE...]

Thanakhar – Painted Faces of MYANMAR (by Min Than Htut)

July 30, 2015

Min Than Htut of Pro Niti Travel in Yangon, Myanmar, tells us all about the why's, how's, and when's of the Thanakhar painted faces of Myanmar. Welcome (Mingalabar) to the land of the real smiles! [MORE...]

Myanmar’s Mon and Kayin States

January 18, 2015

The Mon and Kayin States in southeastern Myanmar (Burma) offers great off-the-beaten-track adventures. Head down to Mawlamyine, Set Se Beach, Kyaikhto, as well as Hpa-An (in neighbouring Kayin State) and Bago (in neighbouring Bago State), and return to Myanmar’s largest city, Yangon. This region is off the “standard tourist trail” so in some areas you may travel for many days without seeing another foreign traveller. The tourist infrastructure is rather insignificant, but there are hotels and guesthouses mainly focused on local tourists and business people. Public [MORE...]