Pyin Oo Lwin is well known as a scenic hill station, a cool mountain oasis with a colourful past just a short drive from Mandalay. During the summer, from February through May, Mandalay residents make the 67-kilometer journey up to…
Now is the moment to visit Myanmar ancient Buddhist temples and tribal villages – the must-not-miss destinations when traveling around this country. A Myanmar tour could be the most prodigious memory ever if it includes a 12-day mountain trip. This…
Nestled in the heart of the Yaw Min Gyi Ward, north of downtown Yangon, The Press Office Cafe offers an excellent space for one and all. Situated along Bo Yar Nyunt road, the cafe is one of top recommended coffee…
The concept of the 10 traditional art forms – known as pan seh myo, or the 10 flowers, and ranging from painting to stone carving – emerged during the Bagan era. While these art forms were once used to decorate…
The full moon of Thadingyut – which falls this year in October – marks the end of Buddhist Lent, and begins a succession of pagoda and full moon festivals that run almost right through to April. This is when the…
Offering high-quality Myanmar cuisine so it appeals to all guests, both local and foreign, is fraught with danger. Change it too much and it becomes inauthentic; stick too close to the traditional and you run the risk of making it…
It was once said that you went to Mandalay for sagar – good conversation – and to Mawlyamyine for asar – good food. Today though, if you tell somebody you are going to Mandalay, you’ll invariably hear in response: “Mandalay!…
Those born on 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th of any month Expect obstacles from every direction. Emotional upsets, obstacles and problems will arise because of your excessive goodwill, extremely kind heart and kind nature towards others. Family and social welfare…
Pyin Oo Lwin is well known as a scenic hill station, a cool mountain oasis with a colourful past just a short drive from Mandalay. During the summer, from February through May, Mandalay residents make the 67-kilometre journey up to…
Chiang Mai is the land of beauty, warm hospitality and good manners; the land of fascinating, mist-shrouded mountains’ and fertile valleys; the land of religion with over 1, 100 Buddhist temples; and the land of Thai arts and handicrafts. More…