Visit Burma Now (Before It's Too Late)

[Sandra & John Scott]

After years of being isolated due to economic sanctions the country of Burma/Myanmar is poised on the brink of change.  Sanctions are being lifted and the government has eased its position in many areas.  For many years Myanmar as been a favorite destination of Europeans who relished visiting a country untainted by Western influence.  That coupled with the great temples of Began, the unique leg-rowers of Lake Inle, boat trips on the Irrawaddy, the Golden Rock and the breath-taking beauty of Ngapali Beach have caused tourism to increase dramatically in the last couple of years.

 

Contrary to what many people think, for tourists, the country is very safe and easy to get around on their domestic airlines.  The hotels run the gamut from budget to five-star.  The Orient-Express has run their luxury Road to Mandalay cruise for several years. 

 

Myanmar is one of the few places people have wholly retained their culture in a world that has become very Westernized. The people are kind, gentle, and welcoming.  One of the world’s most beautiful unspoiled, nearly deserted beaches is in Myanmar on the west coast overlooking the Bay of Bengal.  The sea is warm, the sand is soft, there are no pesky vendors and, yet, the accommodations and service are five-star. It is called Ngapali Beach.  To reach Myanmar book a cheap flight from Central New York to Bangkok, or to any entry city in Asia, and then a $40 flight on Air Asia to Yangon. 

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