In the sixth and final installment of his series on driving outside Yangon, Oliver Hargreave visits sacred pagodas and majestic palaces in the Mon heartland and Bago.
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Westerner Behind the Wheel
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In the third article about touring by car in Myanmar, Oliver Hargreave describes researching a self-drive route.
Myanmar Firm Ties Up With Krispy Kreme to Create Doughnuts With a Local Flavor
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Is that jaggery on my doughnut? Myanmar’s Food Tree and global chain Krispy Kreme offer a dynamic duo of traditional and Western flavors.
Garbo Bar at Myanmar’s Melia Hotel Reopens With New Giant Burger Set
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Want to get out and fill your stomach after months of eating at home, but looking to avoid crowded eateries? The Giant Burger at Melia Hotel’s Garbo is a great option.
Myanmar Mixed-Martial Arts Star Sick With COVID-19 in US
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Aung La Nsang, the champion mixed-martial arts fighter, also known as the Burmese Python, has COVID-19 and is under quarantine.
JOOX Prepares World Music Day Online Festival to Shake off COVID-19 Blues
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JOOX World Music Day 2020 features numerous artists from Myanmar and overseas with revelers encouraged to help those struggling during COVID-19.
Escaping the City and Engaging with Myanmar’s Nature
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A new campsite in Bago Region says it wants to introduce Myanmar to top-class camping.
Myanmar’s Food Delivery Boosted by COVID-19 Restrictions
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Food deliveries are becoming increasingly popular as coronavirus restrictions limit Myanmar’s culinary options.
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Myanmar Indie Rockers The Peacists Take Fans on a ‘Journey to the Stars’
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Proudly ‘old school’ Yangon indie rockers The Peacists released their debut full-length album on CD last month—and quickly sold out every copy.
Parami Pizza Adjusts Well to Downtown Hotspot
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Parami Pizza Downtown is serving up a storm on Strand Road with authentic Italian dishes and an intoxicating range of drinks.
Yangon’s Italian Food Festival Returns With Wine, Cheese and Culture
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The Italian Embassy throws its second Italian Food Festival on Feb. 23 with fine food and wine as well as activities including chances to make your own pizza and mozzarella.
Tha Gyi Thamee Restaurant: Serving Upper Myanmar Cuisine
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Tha Gyi Thamee, a restaurant opened last year in Yangon, serves simple, home-style cuisine from Upper Myanmar’s ah nyar region and offers unique, sustainable to-go boxes.
Yangon Hotel Hosts Buffets Showcasing US Dishes
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The Sedona Hotel Yangon, in cooperation with the US Embassy, is hosting two weeks of buffets showcasing high-quality food and wine from the US.
Myanmar’s LGBTIQ Festival is Back With a New Campaign: ‘Love Is Not a Crime’
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Yangon’s LGBTIQ pride festival will span three weekends, uniting supporters under the slogan ‘Love Is Not a Crime’ with performances, dancing, film screenings and a gala.
Myanmar Indie Rockers The Peacists Take Fans on a ‘Journey to the Stars’
Tight Competition Among Myanmar’s Indie Films at 9th Wathann Film Festival
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