Hpa An: From Kyauk Kalap Monastery to the Karen Village of Lakkana
Day two in Hpa An: from Kyauk Kalap Monastery to the rice paddies of the Karen village of Lakkana, passing through impressive caves. A taste of Burma!
Hpa An: between Mount Hpan Pu, caves and bats at dusk
First day in Hpa An, pearl of southern Burma: climb to Mount Hpan Pu, karst landscapes and caves, including one with bats at dusk.
A day in Mawlamyine, the first capital of British Burma
With less than 24 hours in Mawlamyine, here's an idea for a walking tour of the former capital of British Burma, with its old-world charm and old-world atmosphere.
Golden Rock: Spirituality and panorama at the summit of Mount Kyaiktiyo
The Golden Rock, a sacred site perched atop Mount Kyaiktiyo, attracts thousands of pilgrims each year. Discover this unique climb, combining Buddhist fervor and spectacular scenery.
Bago: a day in the heart of Buddhist temples
A day in Bago, the ancient royal capital of Myanmar, to discover its emblematic Buddhist temples, giant Buddhas and unique spiritual atmosphere.
Return to Yangon: A city in full metamorphosis
Yangon, the former capital of Myanmar, is changing rapidly. A personal look at a city undergoing rapid change, combining colonial heritage, pagodas, and emerging dynamism.
Chaung Tha to Ngwe Saung: Motorbike ride on the Burmese coast
A motorbike tour between Chaung Tha and Ngwe Saung, on the west coast of Burma, between quiet beaches, local villages and unspoiled coastal landscapes.
Guided tour: discovery along the water in Chaung Tha
Short guided tour around Chaung Tha beach. Great day approaching the waterside villages, meeting the locals.
Chaung Tha: relaxation and authenticity on Burmese beaches
Chaung Tha was our stop after Pathein, and I was eager to explore its beautiful wild beaches, I was not disappointed!
Walking tour of the small town of Pathein and its parasols
So, it's just 2015 (Happy New Year!) and I'm starting my series of articles about this trip to South Burma! And I'm starting with Pathein, a small town
15 days in Burma: our itinerary, results and budget
It's been a little over a week now since I came back from a short stay in Burma. A first return to these neighboring lands since our brief visit to Yangon 6 years ago.
Shwedagon Pagoda: The Spiritual Heart of Yangon
First visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, the great sacred stupa and most important temple in Burma, located in Yangon.
Yangon (Rangoon): a first encounter with Burma
My impressions during this first visit to Yangon, the former capital of Myanmar (then known as Rangoon, when the country was still officially called the