Myanmar, with its breathtaking landscapes, is emerging as a travel destination for those seeking pristine beaches away from the well-trodden tourist paths. With minimal crowds and untouched beauty, ...

On Sunday, the people of Myanmar (or at least most of them) will vote in what authorities promise will be free and fair elections, the first since military rule formally ended in 2011. Much is being ...

Travelers to Myanmar have to change their clocks upon arrival - half an hour back, if they are coming from Thailand or Laos to the east. In some ways you feel that thirty-minute difference in Myanmar, ...

“I was just coming down with visitors from the temple at this gate. We would have been hit by the earthquake if we had gone down from the other side. I was taking pictures of the visitors here. Then, ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund will be "guided by our membership" in deciding whether to recognize the military regime that has seized power in Myanmar as the country's ...

Teak (Tectona grandis) is one of the most valued tropical hardwoods for its beauty, durability, and versatility. Teak trees naturally occur in the Indo-Pacific region, where a long history of ...