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Burmese food suffers from a bad rap – a rather unjustified bad rap in our opinion. While Burmese food can be somewhat oily, and lacks the diversity and firy spicing of cuisine in neighbouring Thailand, with a bit of advice and background knowledge we’re confident you’ll return from Myanmar having savoured some truly tasty and memorable meals. A Burmese meal T’ămìn (rice), also written as htamin , is the core of any Burmese meal. Rice is served with a variety of dishes that characterise Burmese cuisine, a unique blend of Burmese, Mon, Indian and Chinese influences. These dishes use a variety of local, largely plant- and seafood-based ingredients, and as with other Southeast Asian cuisines, an effort is made to balance the four primary flavours: sour, salty, spicy and bitter. Although these foundations are relatively simple, one of the pleasures of eating an authentic Burmese meal is the sheer variety of dishes at a single setting, something that rivals even Tha

Vietnam is one beautiful country with many beautiful places that you can visit and tour. But not everyone knows. Now, best sightseeing tours in Vietnam through the eyes of Huong Viet Travel Hanoi   The capital of Vietnam, It is the center of cultural and political life, a city of lakes, trees, broad boulevards and almost 600 temples and pagodas. The city has retained much of its old architecture and colonial charm. There are many famous sights in this lovely city ( Hanoi ) such as the one-pillared pagoda, the Temple of Literature – first university in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum or Hanoi’s Old Quarter. HaLong Bay Sightseeing in Halong Vietnam, One of the most scenic areas in Vietnam, there are over 3000 fascinating sculptured islands rising from the clear emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. The rock formations are full of lovely grottos, caves and small beaches. A journey by motorized sampan allows you to wander through these rock formatio

Touring Burma’s temples and villages, Teresa Machan finds the country’s inherent charm a big draw for visitors. As I cycled across the plain of Bagan towards temple number 473, I was reminded of one of two reasons why, in the past, I had not been immediately drawn to Burma. Travellers on Asia’s overland trail call it temple fatigue – when the blur of stupas, minarets, gold-leafed deities and all manner of reclining, seated, curly haired and bee-stung-lipped variations on the image of Buddha ceases to have any impact. I had been afflicted a number of times and Burma, more so than any other country in the region, is synonymous with temples. Yet, here I was climbing centuries-old steps by candlelight, catching my breath at the top and wondering when I’d ever clapped eyes on such a sunset tableau. As dusk seeped into night only the white stucco temples were visible, glinting like multiple moons over the vast plain. Packed with the remnants of its glory days as an ancient capi

Myanmar was previously referred to as Burma. Currently, its capital is Naypyidaw and would be the seat of political power. The biggest city in Myanmar is Yangon, this was also the previous funds of Myanmar. Yangon – Myanmar Myanmar has been in international news for its military government’s suppression of its population. This nonetheless is purely an internal issue and there have been some developments inside past years. Myanmar is really a predominantly Buddhist region and monks are regarded with excellent respect. Myanmar also has quite fertile agricultural spots that are along rivers. These areas supply food for most from the country. The federal government has placed some restrictions in the country with reference to wherever tourists can go or not go. These restricted spots nevertheless, are quite remote or looked upon as conflict zones. Despite these restricted areas, significantly of the region is accessible to vacationers and there’s a strong tourism industry in the la

Welcome to an enchanting land of golden pagodas , velvet shoes and lotus flowers. After decades of darkness and fear, the horizon is full of hope as visitors are being encouraged to explore the treasures of this unique Asian country once more, says Harriet O'Brien. Photographs by Martin Morrell Early one morning I watched a farmer propelling a small piece of land across a lake. Around him jet-black cormorants and sharp-white egrets fished the still waters. On the misty shores behind, golden pagodas glinted from the tops of forested hills. It was a staggeringly beautiful scene. It was surreal, too. The farmer was taking his plot to a floating nursery garden where the enterprising locals grow tomatoes, cauliflowers, beans and other crops. Cleverly created out of water hyacinths and silt, these lush little rafts (like island-allotments) are anchored together in a large plantation and tended from narrow longboats. The serenity of the watery scene before me was shatte

Little can match the pleasure of taking a dip in a secluded spot. Sliding into a river or striking out for the centre of a lake, it’s impossible not to feel as if you’ve become part of the scene, rather than simply marvelling at it. Indulge in one of these stunning swims and we promise they’ll make your trip even more memorable. Just remember not to swim alone and to take advice from locals about currents and conditions before stripping down to your bathers.   A man dives into a river beneath a giant Roman aqueduct in Provence, France. Photo by David Stubbs / Aurora / Getty Images 1. Pont Du Gard, France This stunning Roman aqueduct is best viewed while swimming in the shallows in its shadow, where the river is at its widest. The water is crisp and gin clear, the nearby beach perfect for a picnic. Swimming is forbidden directly underneath the arches, where the river narrows and currents swirl. 2. Mekong Delta, Vietnam Splayed out across southern Vietnam