chaung tha beach

What? Beaches in Myanmar?

Beaches are not what you first think of when you think of Myanmar. But it’s got a coastline with plenty of beautiful and relatively uncrowded spots.

inle market

Inle Lake’s local market

Slightly away from the tourist crowds of Inle Lake is the local market, about an hour’s bicycle ride from Nyaungshwe. It’s where the lake and the land meet.

inle lake

The lake swamped with tourism

Inle Lake is one of the most beautiful places in Myanmar – for the nature as well as the communities. But it’s becoming corrupted by commercialisation.

trekking in hsipaw

Smiling village faces of Shan State

The only way to truly experience Myanmar is to get off the tourist trail of ‘the big four’. One of the best places to see rural life is around Hsipaw.

myanmar culture

Five ways to experience local Myanmar

There are plenty of fascinating sights in Myanmar but the most interesting aspect is the culture. Here are some tips for getting a true local experience.