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The Ethics of Travelling – Should We Boycott Countries Because Of Their Politics?

Many people around the world believe that travel and politics shouldn't be mixed. Travel is usually something fun, politics (very often) is not. Similarly, travel blogs are usually a place where people want to come and read about what...

Travel History – Bagan

The Bagan Archeological Zone in Myanmar (Burma) is a historical site in South East Asia that you must visit if you are into age-old relics. Visit these temples and monuments to step back in time, back to the 9th...

What To See In The Core of the Bagan Archaeological Zone: Old Bagan

Old Bagan is the ancient city in central Myanmar which is known to be one of the most famous archaeological sites in South East Asia. Situated southwest of Mandalay, it contains more than 2,000 Buddhist monuments towering over the...

World of Heritage – Myanmar

Formerly known as Burma, the country of Myanmar lies in Southeast Asia to the east of India. While it may be known for its many political issues, the country is also known for its imposing and majestic temples and...

To Boycott, Or Not To Boycott – Should We Boycott Travel Destinations Because Of Their Politics?

What do you do when you find out that one of your must-see destinations is a hotbed of controversial politics, human rights violations, or known for unethical animal practices? For example, Myanmar (previously known as Burma), is known for its...

Best Destinations For Wellness Tourism In Southeast Asia

Wellness is a holistic approach to the wellbeing of an individual mentally, physically and spiritually. People are prone to be unfavourably affected by lifestyle factors than the average global health diseases. Wellness tourism deals with health, wellbeing, leisure, happiness...

Top 9 Things to See in Myanmar – From Balloon rides to Pagodas

With its majestic Himalayan regions, aerial view from a hot air balloon, the beautiful coastline and the tranquil Buddhist sites, there are a million reasons to fall in love with Myanmar. So here are the Top 9 things to see...

From Moreh to Tamu, Crossing borders for a Surreal Experience

The trip from Moreh in Manipur, India to Tamu in Myanmar is a journey one has to experience at least once. In Moreh, the last border town en route to Myanmar, the Buddha has an unusual neighbour. A few yards...

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