Myanmar (or Burma as it used to be known) is one of my favourite countries in South East Asia. Bordering India, Bangladesh, China, Laos and Thailand and with more than 100 ethnic groups, it is a melting pot of cultures and stunning landscapes from pristine beaches to sparkling lakes and plateaus sprinkled with gleaming gold spired temples. But what makes Myanmar even more special is the warmth of its people. They are gentle, welcoming and inquisitive and genuinely want to engage with you.
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On the road
Over the next few weeks I’m going to be travelling extensively through Laos and Cambodia reviewing lots of hotels, tours and other exciting things which I’ll be telling you about over the coming months. Most of the trip will be overland and I will be spending a lot of time on the road. This got me thinking about how most people always seem to want to fly everywhere when they travel and what a great opportunity they could be missing out on. Granted distance may prohibit travelling by road and to be honest I’m guilty of trying to save time by flying, but after many a delay and way too much time at airports, the Hubby and I are definitely starting to favour road travel; it’s a chance to sit still, watch real life unfold around you (not one put on for the tourist) and of course it makes for a great photo opportunity.
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