The sight of clouds and golden pagodas reflected in the limpid waters of Inle Lake is a travel photographer’s dream. Part of Myanmar’s remote Shan State, the lake is ringed by forest-clad hills and Inle Lake holidays offer a chance to observe traditional village life both on and off the […]
Myanmar
Tips and travel ideas for Myanmar. The country of Myanmar (formerly Burma) is a south-east Asian country that has diverse and beautiful landscapes and a rich, welcoming culture. Here you will find exciting travel ideas for travelling in Myanmar so start planning your trip now and experience everything that Myanmar has to offer travellers.
Top 10 traditional Puppet Theatres around the world
The puppetry arts are an ancient creative form, with archaeological evidence from early civilisations, and although some people may think it ‘old hat’, in parts of the world special artists and craftspeople strive to keep the magic of traditional puppet theatre alive. Puppet theatres nurture a truly unique artistic language […]
Wandering Kiwi’s 2017 Travel Highlights
Although I never feel like I’ve done enough travel, looking back over my 2017 travel highlights the Wandering Kiwi family had a great year! It’s important to take a moment and be reminded of all the wonderful experiences we have had in the past year. As well as travels within […]
Wandering slowly in Bagan, Myanmar
The sight of over a thousand magnificent red brick temples and pagodas scattered across a vast plain beside the mighty Ayeyarwady River will take your breath away in Bagan, Myanmar. In their shadow, Burmese people drive oxen through the fields and have fun playing chinlone, just as they have for […]
An unforgettable Inle Lake bike tour in Myanmar
A cloud of pale yellow butterflies drifted around my handlebars as we turned onto the narrow, tree-lined path. Little boys were splashing joyfully in the canal on this hot day. It was an unforgettable moment on my Inle Lake bike tour. Generally speaking I hate travel tours. From being forced […]
Myanmar: The Mandalay Tea Shop Foodies Tour
Mandalay is a historic city, on its dry plain ringed by blue hills. In the heart of the city is the remnant of the moated square citadel where the last royal dynasty of Burma came to an ignominious end thanks to the empire-building British. But what about present-day Mandalay? Around […]
Myanmar: Mandalay to Bagan by boat
The slow boat from Mandalay to Bagan stands out in my memory as one of the highlights of my time in Myanmar. Nothing much happened over the course of a ten-hour day on the Irrawaddy River (Ayeyarwady is the official spelling) and yet at the same time there was so […]
Essential tips for planning Myanmar travel
Now that I’m back from my Myanmar trip I’d like to share a few tips for planning Myanmar travel that I learnt along the way. To make sure you have the best Myanmar trip you can in this very special south-east Asian country! When to travel to Myanmar Compared to […]
Top 10 restaurants in Yangon, Myanmar
A city of tropical trees and beautiful lakes, pavement tea-shops and magnificent heritage buildings, Yangon has an intriguing mix of Burmese culture and multinational communities. Yangon is the modern name for Rangoon and this vibrant and fast-changing metropolis is where Myanmar’s past and future collide. My hand-picked top restaurants in […]