Travelling to Asia

Stretching from the Andaman Sea in the south to the Himalayan mountain range in the north, Myanmar is one of the most mysterious and undiscovered destinations in Asia. This is the land of stunning beauty and charming cultures. The country offers a great variety of attractions that range from virgin jungles and snow-capped mountains to pristine beaches and fascinating religious structures.

Historically, Myanmar has a rich and glorious heritage that spans more than two thousand years. However, the ancient kingdom, which began to flourish in the early 11th century, lasts more than 600 years before it became a British colony in the 19th century. They reclaimed independence on January 4, 1948. Nowadays, the country may appear reclusive in the political arena but indeed opens to tourism.

Located between Bangladesh and Thailand, with China to the north and India to the northwest, Myanmar is a culturally diverse society with more than 130 ethnic groups scattering the highland throughout the country. Most of its attractions centre around age-old religious monuments and former capital cities such as Yangon, Bagan and Mandalay.

Having been a capital city for decades until 2005, Yangon is currently the most modern city in the country. However, this status may change soon when the new capital, Naypyidaw, is fully developed. Besides wide shady avenues and tranquil lakes, Yagon has the largest number of colonial buildings in Southeast Asia. The city has a number of Buddhist temples worth a visit but the most significant one is Shwedagon Pagoda. The 320 foot tall pagoda is considered the most sacred Buddhist monument in Myanmar. Believed to be built more than 2000 years ago, the pagoda is made of gold plate attached with the brick structure. Hundreds of local Buddhists gather around the pagoda every day to pay respect to the relics of the past four Lord Buddhas enshrined within the stupa.




Thailand is nestled between the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, bordering Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia. It is exotic yet accessible, with something for every visitor. Relax on white sand beaches, hike through vast areas of tropical forest, or live it up in the humming capital of Bangkok.

There is much for you to discover in Thailand. The country offers a huge range of new experiences in sights, sounds, tastes, and outlook. But different as it may be from your home, Thailand is probably the easiest exotic country for visitors. The people are friendly, leisure activities are well organized, the food is great and you receive excellent value for money.