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Last Word: River Cruises Continue to Enchant

The popularity of river cruises seems to be increasing exponentially, with new boats on the rivers of France, Botswana and the Amazon.

What's in a Name?

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.

Yangon’s Shwedagon Pagoda

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.

Video: Journey Through Myanmar

In recent years, most Harper subscribers have journeyed through Myanmar aboard a [boat on the Ayeyarwady River

Where We Are Traveling in 2015: Staff Picks

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

Just Back From | Myanmar

Our General Manager shares photos of vividly-colored temples, joyful new friends, untainted sunsets and more after an enviable river cruise through Myanmar.

Travel Office News: Signature Tour — ‘Burma: The Changing Face of Asia’

We are excited to announce our third Signature Tour of 2014, a 12-night exploration of Burma from November 4-16.

Last Word: Booming Burma

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.

Burma: Suggested Reading

The following titles, ranging from weighty historical tomes to breezy comic books, greatly enhanced my last visit to Burma.

From the Travel Office: What to Reserve Right Now

It's almost always possible to find last-minute space somewhere, but why compromise?

The Orcaella, a New Burma River Cruiser from Orient-Express

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 Burma Boom

The changes in Burma over the last five years have been nothing short of remarkable. In late 2007, its military junta was widel

2012 Andrew Harper Signature Tours

Our Signature Tours are meticulously designed to provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience to small groups of like-minded travelers. These trips feature

The Strand Hotel, Rangoon, Burma

Any lover of grand old colonial hotels should contrive to spend a few nights at The Strand in Rangoon, Burma.

Photo of the Week: Bagan, 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.