Bagan Golden Temple from Hot Air Balloon

Yangon Shewadagon Pagoda at night

Bagon fish seller in market place

Bagan Hot Air baloon over pagodas

Myanmar was previously known as Burma. Its early civilizations built thousands of pagodas and temples after adopting Buddhism in the 4th century. Many are still in existence today in conditions ranging from decay to glittering with gold leaf. It was a British colony from the late 19th century but gained independence after WW II. Since then a succession of military coup with brief periods of democracy.

Its amazing sights have  been open to Americans following the lifting of sanctions against the military Junta in 2011. It is about 10 years since we visited Myanmar. The Junta is still in power but there is fighting in the northern states. As interesting this country is, we certainly would not visit until their politcal situation improves. Join us virtually as we travel through this fascinating country. Visit Yangon (Rangoon), Bagan, Mandalay, the Shan State and Inle Lake. Learn about Myanmar's history, religion, politics and welcoming people. 

Inle Lake Fisherman

Mandalay U Bein Bridge at sunset

Mandalay Nuns with umbrellas

Inle Lake Nam Pan village

Yangon Reclining Buddha

Inle Lake Long Neck Kayan woman