Burma: Land of the longyi
bySpend even a couple of days in Burma, and you’ll start to notice a certain garment. It’s worn by everybody – male and female,…
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Profile in power: Aung San
byThese days, nearly everyone has heard of Aung San Suu Kyi – Nobel Peace Prize recipient, de facto leader of newly (semi-)democratic Burma, and…
Beyond Angkor Wat: The hidden temples of Cambodia
byCambodia isn’t just about its star attraction – there are plenty of other temples to visit, each one rich in history, culture and adventure….
Move over Angkor: Ancient cities discovered in Cambodia
byLast week The Guardian revealed an incredible new discovery in Cambodia: vast ancient cities to rival the great pre-industrial civilisation at Angkor. This is…
Profile in power: U Thant
byWhat with all the furore surrounding Aung San Suu Kyi – practically the patron saint of modern Burma – one would be forgiven for…
Remembering Colonial Burma
byIt is a sad fact that some of the most elegant and impressive architecture in Burma is the legacy of colonisation. Promoting colonial Burma…
Profile in Power: Aung San Suu Kyi
byBy far Burma’s most famous citizen and the world’s most prominent and influential political prisoner, Aung San Suu Kyi has been a tireless defender…
Bagan: Our guide to Burma’s archaeological wonders
byIn the first of a series of posts on Southeast Asia’s iconic historical sites, we explain the history and significance of Bagan – one of Southeast…