15 Hidden gems and unique places to visit in Greece
You’ll love these unique and special places in Greece! Hidden gems like Kefalonia, romantic islands like Skiathos, and Meteora, with its monasteries atop soaring rock pillars.
Monks & monasteries
25 Fun and useful facts about Yangon, Myanmar
What’s with the betel mania? How much do taxis cost? What’s the best expat bar in Yangon? These 25 facts about Yangon and useful Yangon travel tips will help you understand the city and its people better when you visit!
Colorful Shinbyu celebrates novice monks
The Shinbyu ceremony in Myanmar (Burma) celebrates boys becoming novice monks. It begins with a colorful procession to the monastery.
Loving the land of temples on an exotic Myanmar river cruise
From a cheroot-making shop to gilded stupas, this Ayeyarwady River cruise on the deluxe “Belmond Orcaella” immerses you in exotic Myanmar. Ox-cart rides (bouncy!) are a bonus.
Myanmar monks and memories
The land of immortality – and gems. The golden land, for its pagodas and sunsets. Photos of Myanmar monks and our memories remind us of this special land.