by webmaster | Dec 3, 2024 | News, reviews and things to do
Famous for its endemic bird species and rare orchid varieties, Putao is a small town surrounded by snow-capped mountains, freshwater streams and luscious forest. Hkakabo Razi, the highest mountain in South East Asia is also visible from here. Using Putao as a base,...
by webmaster | Nov 11, 2024 | News, reviews and things to do
There is surely no need to introduce The Strand, as it is arguably one of the most iconic brands operating in Myanmar, and it has been for over 100 years. Compared with the likes of the Raffles in Singapore and the The Eastern & Oriental Hotel in Penang (both of...
by webmaster | Nov 11, 2024 | News, reviews and things to do
As per Tour Mandalay’s October newsletter, Salay House, a restored two-storey colonial property has recently opened its doors in the ancient, monastic town of Salay. Doubling, or should we say trebling up as a gift shop, museum and restaurant, this mixed use colonial...
by webmaster | Nov 11, 2024 | News, reviews and things to do
To celebrate the 55-year relationship between France and Myanmar and in line with the tradition of the major street art festivals held in France, this weekend saw the Institut Français de Birmanie host a 3-day long city-scale festival intended for Yangon’s inhabitants...
by webmaster | Nov 11, 2024 | News, reviews and things to do
The critically endangered Irrawaddy Dolphin, although not indigenous to Myanmar, is a beautiful mammal easily identifiable thanks to its blunt forehand and nose. Records apparently date back to ancient Chinese scriptures from 800AD when they were referred to as “river...
by webmaster | Nov 8, 2024 | News, reviews and things to do
We are delighted to introduce SEEDS, a restaurant that aims to offer a relaxed, romantic and contemporary fine dining experience on the grassy banks of Inya Lake. With a growing number of fine dining establishments looking to capitalise off Yangon’s growing number of...
