With the borders now open, Myanmar(learn facts) has quickly found itself at the forefront of many Southeast Asian travel itineraries. Well worth the visit, Myanmar provides an incredible diversity of cities and sights to see. Mandalay tourism is growing as the second largest city in the country, offers a…

Those who travel on extended trips through Southeast Asia usually tend to notice that sometimes the novelty can wear off; the landscapes begin to look the same, the cities begin to feel the same, and the temples all begin to seem the same. However, after traveling extensively in many…

1. HCMC’s Ben Thanh Market – Vietnam This is one of the biggest and most overwhelming indoor markets in South East Asia. They sell anything and everything you could want; from food to clothes to trinkets to candy to sunglasses. This is an excellent place to wander around for a…

Bagan Archaeological Zone is an area in central Myanmar that is densely packed with ancient ruins and temples–more than 2,200, to be exact. Having earned its nickname as the new Angkor Wat, Bagan has seen an influx of tourism along with the opening of the country’s borders. As of…

As every seasoned South East Asian traveler knows, there comes a point when you need a break from curry, fried rice, and street meat; from time to time, you simply crave the tastes and textures and ingredients of back home. Lucky for us, many expats and locals have created…

The city of Nyaung Shwe is easily accessible from any of the major cities in Myanmar (buses run daily from Yangon, Mandalay, and Bagan), and boasts one of the country’s most popular  attractions: Inle Lake. At 22km long and 11km wide, Inle Lake and the surrounding mountains are both…

Within only two and a half years of the border opening to tourists again, Myanmar (Burma) is quickly earning a reputation as a “must-see” country in SE Asia; between the stunning landscape and friendly people, it’s not hard to see why. As more and more tourists infiltrate the pristinely…

Aung Nyunt, a 63 year old from Yangoon, works with 6 other workers day and night transforming rubber tires into flip flops, rubber bushings, buckets and other spare parts for cars. Rubbing bushings have been in demand for second hand cars especially with 300,000 used cars on the road of…

The Mergui Archipelago islands, also known as Myeik Archipelago are found in the southern part of Myanmar. They are postcard perfect and can easily fulfill any notion that a visitor may have of a tropical paradise. The islands have white sandy beaches that seem to glow in the bright sun.…

  by eGuide Travel The Myanmar government is planning to buy 20 used train carriages from India, according to an official from the Ministry of Rail Transportation. These carriages have air-conditioning and include advanced seating privileges. So, they are more suitable for long distance trips. When the carriages arrive, a trial…