Tour operators in Myanmar say ensuring the security of their guests and partners in accordance with responsible travel principles have been their priority for the past 18 months. Pictured: U Bein Bridge in Mandalay, Myanmar Photo Credit: GettyImag...
An Open-Door Policy in Myanmar ; Country Is More Relaxed about Tourists, but a Grim Past Still Causes AnxietyAn alluring Myanmar is opening up to more tourism, but its brutalpast is still causing unease...Hammer, Joshua
them and carry their heavy loads. India, Vietnam and Myanmar have banned catching elephants in order to protect their wild groups, but in some countries elephants are still caught each year for tourist industries. Tourists pay to ride the animals to the scenic spots to have their pictures ...
them and carry their heavy loads. India, Vietnam and Myanmar have banned catching elephants in order to protect their wild groups, but in some countries elephants are still caught each year for tourist industries. Tourists pay to ride the animals to the scenic spots to have their pictures ...
Thailand and Vietnam also have similar border crossings and ports with neighboring countries. Thailand shares land borders with Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia, while Vietnam shares land borders with China, Laos, and Cambodia. Both countries have access to the Gulf of Thailand and the Sou...
For generations of adventure-seekers, Southeast Asia– generally thought of as the corridor of countries that stretches From Myanmar to the archipelagos north of Australia– has acted as a platonic destination due to its amazing blend of the religious and Eastern cultures, ecological diversity, and...
It is bordered by 14 countries: Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Afganistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia, and Korea. Known by the great Chinese Wall and the Silk Route, it is a great place for tourists to learn about the history and see a...
When I first went to Cambodia six or seven years ago, there were very few tourists. These days, the country has been invaded by the rich inexperienced travellers and the young party-seeking backpackers. Both are easy targets for criminals because these foreigners don’t pay attention to their...
Firstly it feels incredibly safe, very unusual for a large city. It has a vibrant atmosphere, and some beautiful architecture, although most is not in the best state of repair. Its beaches are gorgeous and quite something to behold, being used by locals rather than tourists. And like ...
Yunnanis located in the southwest border of China. It bordersGuizhouand Guangxi to the east (Guilin, an international tourist city),Sichuanto the north (home toChengdu's giant pandas),Tibetto the northwest, Myanmar to the west, and Laos and Vietnam to the south. ...