Myanmar was isolated from the rest of the world for nearly half a century. When I first visited, tourists could obtain a visa for a maximum of 7 days.
Some Asian cities have chosen to preserve the buildings erected during their colonial periods.
The Shwedagon is one of the most remarkable religious buildings in Asia. Situated on a hilltop in central Yangon, it dominates the city's skyline.
Burma became Myanmar in 1989, and the name change has been controversial ever since. Aung San Suu Kyi continued to refer to her country as Burma.
Given Myanmar's poor transport infrastructure, one of the most pleasant and rewarding ways to see the country is aboard a luxury riverboat.
Myanmar has no fewer than 135 ethnic groups, grouped into eight "major national races." The Bamar account for about 70 percent of the total population.
In recent years, most Harper subscribers have journeyed through Myanmar aboard a [boat on the Ayeyarwady River
Andrew Harper points to notable luxury travel news, like the new Aman Onsen Resort a restored Casa Grande and a lavish aviation lounge in South Africa.
It was with extreme sadness that I learned of the death of Sam Beall, the proprietor of Blackberry Farm, a distinguished country house hotel in Tennessee.
Sometimes political change opens up an entirely new area of the world for travel. As is the case in with Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy.
The magnetic personality and personal courage of Aung San Suu Kyi are inseparable from the story of modern Myanmar.
For a city that hosts a regular stream of international wine buyers and brokers, Bordeaux has long had a curiously undistinguished roster of hotels.
My favorite country escape from Bordeaux remains Les Sources de Caudalie, located on the Château Smith Haut Lafitte wine estate 20 minutes south of the city.
Despite its status as one of the world’s great wine capitals, wine bars have only recently become popular in Bordeaux, France.
A number of excellent bistros that have opened in Bordeaux recently due to the fact that young chefs are attracted to the city.
Fourteen miles long and in most places only a few feet deep, Inle is famous for its exquisite scenery and for the colorful Intha people living above the water.
Andrew Harper shares travel photos and favorite trip experiences from a recent trip to Myanmar, featured in the April 2016 Hideaway Report.
Three new hotels added to Andrew Harper's Collection this month.
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