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
In the third article about touring by car in Myanmar, Oliver Hargreave describes researching a self-drive route.
Travelers Return to Hpa-an as Myanmar’s Domestic Tourism Reopens
As Myanmar’s tourism sector has reopened to domestic travelers, Hpa-an has become a hot spot those wanting a scenic, relaxed trip away to recover from lockdown.
Myanmar Issues COVID-19 Travel-Fit Certificates for Urgent Overseas Trips
Myanmar says government staff can now take coronavirus tests to prove they are fit to fly on vital trips.
Lockdown’s Lifted! Five Easy Trips from Yangon
It’s been a hard few months for Myanmar. Now that lockdowns are lifted and domestic travel is back on, easy overnights and day trips from Yangon offer a much-needed break.
Direct Flights Between Myanmar and Buddha's Birthplace in Nepal to Begin in May
Charter flights will begin carrying Buddhist pilgrims directly to Lumbini, Nepal in two months; scheduled flights are expected to follow.
India-Myanmar Cross-Border Bus Service to Operate Soon
Mandalay in central Myanmar and Imphal in northeastern India is due to be connected by a bus service from April after 17 years of planning.
Myanmar Lifts Tourism Restrictions in Kayah
Myanmar’s tourism authority has announced that foreign travelers no longer need to apply for special permits to visit two remote areas in Kayah State.
Yangon Hotel Expo 2019 to Stress City’s History While Looking to Future
Event aims to promote attractions and facilities that will encourage travelers visiting Myanmar to spend more time in the commercial capital.
Myanmar to Grant Visa-On-Arrival for Six More Countries
Upon approval, visitors from Australia, Spain, Italy, Russia, Switzerland and Germany will be allowed to apply for a 30-day tourist visa in the country at a cost of $50.
A Week in Korea: Barefoot Hiking, a Brush with History and the DMZ Close Up
From innovative tourist ideas to interactive memorials for the country’s pro-democracy and independence struggles, South Korea shows Myanmar the way as a travel destination.
44 Places in Myanmar to Inspire and Delight
In this wide-reaching guide to destinations in Myanmar, we offer a tantalizing taste of the country’s best-loved, emerging and secluded spots to add to your must-visit list.
Myanmar Tourism to Korea Shows Steady Increase
Success of country’s pop culture, along with direct flights and increased visa issuance contribute to growth
To Elusive Snow-Capped Peaks— Destination Guide to Northern Myanmar
In this last guide of the series, we travel from Indawgyi Lake where a wealth of wildlife can be found, to the legendary snow-capped mountains at the northern tip of Myanmar.
Myanmar Resistance Fighter Beheaded, Two Teens Killed in Sagaing Raid
Myanmar Junta Sacks Commander After Heavy Casualties in Karen State
How Much of Myanmar Does the Junta Really Control?
Myanmar Junta Jets Attack Medics in Kayah State
Myanmar Resistance Fighter Beheaded, Two Teens Killed in Sagaing Raid
Myanmar Junta Sacks Commander After Heavy Casualties in Karen State
How Much of Myanmar Does the Junta Really Control?
Myanmar Junta Jets Attack Medics in Kayah State