The popularity of river cruises seems to be increasing exponentially, with new boats on the rivers of France, Botswana and the Amazon.
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.
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.
In recent years, most Harper subscribers have journeyed through Myanmar aboard a [boat on the Ayeyarwady River
Whether we are visiting our neighbors across the pond in London or spending our vacation days in a tented luxury camp in Africa, our staff stays in the know by
Our General Manager shares photos of vividly-colored temples, joyful new friends, untainted sunsets and more after an enviable river cruise through Myanmar.
We are excited to announce our third Signature Tour of 2014, a 12-night exploration of Burma from November 4-16.
Like many other people, I have been heartened (and amazed) by recent changes in Burma, especially the liberation of Aung San Suu Kyi, detained for the better part of 20 years for having had the temerity to win an election.
The following titles, ranging from weighty historical tomes to breezy comic books, greatly enhanced my last visit to Burma.
It's almost always possible to find last-minute space somewhere, but why compromise?
Sunset on the Irawaddy Orient-Express has announced a new river cruiser in Burma, the Orcaella. A smaller vessel than the 82-passenger The Road T
The changes in Burma over the last five years have been nothing short of remarkable. In late 2007, its military junta was widel
Our Signature Tours are meticulously designed to provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience to small groups of like-minded travelers. These trips feature
Any lover of grand old colonial hotels should contrive to spend a few nights at The Strand in Rangoon, Burma.
The wondrous temples of Bagan, Burma. This week's featured auction is a three-night cruise along the Irrawaddy River aboard the Orient-Express Road To Mandalay, a $4,440 retail value currently offered for $1,910.