Category: Myanmar

Interview with Bennett Stevens, Director of Luminous Journeys

Interview with Bennett Stevens, Director of Luminous Journeys

By on Nov 19, 2013 in Asia, Bars, California, Food and Drink, Going Out, Interviews, Myanmar, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, USA
Born and raised in California where his family ran a charter yacht business for more than 20 years, Bennett Stevens was stricken with an incurable case of wanderlust in 1996 and took to the road. He “serpentined” his way around the world and wound up in southeast Asia where he managed to survive as a
Top 10 life-changing travel experiences

Top 10 life-changing travel experiences

By on Feb 22, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Central America, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, Guatemala, India, Kenya, Myanmar, Nepal, Norway, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Russia, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Western Europe
Sick of the humdrum tourist destinations? Online travel agency ZUJI.com.au has searched the globe to come up with a list of the top 10 life-changing travel experiences, guaranteed to give you a new appreciation for planet Earth (and bragging rights).  So, without further ado, here’s the list: Admire the Mayan ruins of Tikal, Guatemala Once
What to do when visiting the ancient capital of Myanmar

What to do when visiting the ancient capital of Myanmar

By on Jan 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Bars, Going Out, Hotels, Myanmar, Regions, Restaurants
Myanmar (or Burma) is still one of the few destinations in South East Asia that has remained largely unknown. It is only more recently that it has become one of the most sought after destinations for travelers. If you are thinking of visiting Myanmar and its charming former capital Yangon, here is how to experience
The 4 best tour guides in the world?

The 4 best tour guides in the world?

By on Oct 08, 2012 in Adventure Travel, Alaska, Asia, Central America, Guatemala, India, Magazines, Myanmar, Nepal, North America, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, USA
Wanderlust magazine, the bible for independent-minded travellers, has announced the four winners in its annual World Guide Awards, which honour the very best tour leaders from across the globe. In a ceremony at London’s Royal Geographical Society, Italian Luca Alfatti from Dragoman, Burmese Nyi Nyi ‘Frankie’ Naing who guides for Panoramic Journeys, G Adventures guide
Interview with Kerstin Brand, Director at Dar Fakir

Interview with Kerstin Brand, Director at Dar Fakir

By on May 21, 2011 in Africa, Asia, Cambodia, Food and Drink, Interviews, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Myanmar, Regions, Travel Miscellany
Kerstin Brand is the Director at Dar Fakir since its re-opening in 2011 after an undergoing extensive refurbishment in 2010. Dar Fakir belongs to a chain of successful enterprises in Marrakech such as the infamous Nikki Beach, Le Tanjia restaurant and L’Avenue, all owned by Nordine Fakir. If someone knows how to create a “In” place
Luxury travel links of the week

Luxury travel links of the week

By on Oct 26, 2008 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Bhutan, Europe, France, Hotels, Mexico, Myanmar, North America, Regions, Resorts, Singapore, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal… Take a flight of fancy with Eastern Safaris The rustic-chic yoga resort of Amansala The finest chateau hotel in France?   Check out Bagnols! Find more… in Singapore