Myanmar is a great destination for children. In fact, our 7-year-old daughter, Elisa, ranks it as one of her favorite vacations ever. Why? While it’s true she liked the sweeping vistas in Bagan, what she remembers most are the local artisans: the painters who sold their art at the temples in Bagan, the puppeteers who put on shows in […]
Myanmar (Burma)
Myanmar: When, How and what to pack
When to go: The best time to visit Myanmar is in the dry season between November and the end of February. During this time, mornings and evenings are cool and afternoons warm and sunny with virtually no rain. Beginning in March, the temperature starts to climb and can reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. The […]
Monuments to Mandalay’s Past (Myanmar)
Mandalay is the last royal capital of Myanmar. Eighty percent of the city’s historic sites were destroyed in World War II, but fortunately, there remain a number of interesting things to see. Here are a few of our favorites. Some believe that Buddha once gazed at Mahamumi Paya, a thirteen-foot-high seated image of himself. Made of bronze, the body […]