Burma
Myanmar
The cycle of life
Ben Groundwater Setting out at dawn each day on a bike, Ben Groundwater explores a temple-studded corner of south-east Asia.
Ben Groundwater
Something to declare
Ben Groundwater Many of the working ships are gone now, replaced by cruisers full of European tourists. The canoes are nowhere to be found.
The Backpacker
Where my dad nearly died
The Backpacker Many things have changed in this place, but you get the feeling that many things haven't, too.
Myanmar
Clogged road to Mandalay
The relaxation of political rule has meant tourist beds and flights are at a premium, writes Sally Robinson.
Photo galleries
A glimpse behind the closed doors of Yangon
Myanmar's former capital and biggest city Yangon is a crumbling monument to almost half a century of isolation and mismanagement at the hands of generals who took power in a 1962 coup and ruled with...
World's top 10 river cruises
Forget airport hassles and cramped tour buses - a relaxing river cruise is the way to see the world. Here are the top 10.
Travellers Tips
Tips
Tourists behaving badly: how to avoid being a travel jerk
Chris Pritchard Aussie tourists make plenty of cultural gaffes, and some travel agents think Bali is to blame.
