"Burmese Days" Burma by kenmerk

Burma Travel Guide: 4,557 reviews and 9,674 photos

Burma

Young Monks Sweeping the Temple

Come to Burma. It's a land like no other...

Of all of the countries that I have visited in the world, Burma is my favorite... I have been lucky enough to have hd the chance to visit here three times so far, and would certainly jump at the chance to see more...

There is so much to see and do here... Yangon with the amazing Shwedagon Paya, the Sacred Balanced boulder of Kyiaktiyo, Hill tribe hiking around Kengtung in the Golden Triangle, and the ancient temples of Bagan...

With the adopted family...

And being an isolated country like Burma is (due to the local military junta...) I have found that the culture in Burma seems to be more pure and less influenced by the outside world, than in some of the surrounding countries in this area... Visiting here, especially if off the beaten path, feels like take a step back in time...

Be sure to bring lots and lots of film (or memory chips in this digital age), Burma is quite photogenic... Temples, but most of all, the people...

Last visit to Burma: Jan 2004
Intro Updated Feb 9, 2004
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Raj Remnants... Local Customs (2)

Every once in a while, you will come across remnants of the colonial past here in Burma. Here is a good example: Two... more travel advice

The King's Coffee Restaurants (1)

Need that morning jolt after that sixteen hour bus ride from Yangon to Heho ?? (or some similarly tiring journey that is... more travel advice

The gate between Burma and Yunnan, China.... - Burma

More Border Towns.... Things to Do (13)

There are two types of border towns in Burma: Those which you can cross like Takchilek (usually anyway, if the rebels... more travel advice

Border Towns Things to Do (13)

For my third trip into Burma, rather than fly into Yangon and be parachuted right into the middle of the Golden Land, I... more travel advice

Warnings Or Dangers (1)
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Favorites (15)
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Transportation (6)
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Wild_Orchid Jun 5, 2008 at 2:14 AM Report Abuse

curiosity brought me to this page-nice tips-makes me want to try a Burmese cigar! :-)
norain Mar 13, 2007 at 3:42 AM Report Abuse

no update?
i-s-a Jul 23, 2006 at 11:55 PM Report Abuse

You have a very nice Burma page. Full of personal experiences which I like. Thanks for Sharing. I hope to do the border crossing here one day.
planxty Mar 29, 2006 at 5:10 PM Report Abuse

Well, Ken, it was my next major trip, and i loved it. Revisiting your pages has brought nostalgic pangs, and I've only left the place a month ago! Are you heading back anytime soon? fergy.
Gwynethart Jan 2, 2006 at 5:29 PM Report Abuse

Ahhh, absolutely intriguing and amazing place. I hope I can spend some time here someday...from the *other* Gwyneth. :-))
Gwynneth Jul 22, 2005 at 6:32 PM Report Abuse

Burma looks so gold filled! The mysterious balanced boulder with Buddha's hair keeping it in place is fascinating. Greetings from Australia and me.
mizzzthanggg Mar 5, 2005 at 12:02 PM Report Abuse

Nice stories from Burma ;) ... *gasp!* u think i only do the luxury 5 star weekender trips..!!! hmmm... don't think u're quite reading my pages rightly! *lol*
Siddha3th Nov 25, 2004 at 11:10 PM Report Abuse

Truly fascinating pages! My grandfather traces his lineage back to Burma, so these pages were quite wonderful for me to go through. Atmospheric words & gorgeous pics :) Cheers...
Laurina Nov 7, 2004 at 2:41 PM Report Abuse

Lucky you! such an impressive travel log, great photos, great stories and tips - how do you find the time? :o)
wcph Sep 15, 2004 at 5:10 PM Report Abuse

Very well done pages. I look forward to your Bagan page, it is my favorite place in Myanmar. Thanks for sharing!