Plan Bee: Have you heard the buzz?
byJoining the ranks of Burma’s burgeoning market in community-based tourism, Plan Bee is the sweetest new experience in beautiful Shan State.
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Kamu Lodge: Life in the slow lane
byTravel consultant Charlotte recently visited Kamu Lodge, an ecolodge experience in the beautiful mountains of Northern Laos. Here, she explains why you should consider…
How not to be a bad tourist in Burma
byBefore I begin – let’s get one thing straight. Being aware of etiquette when travelling isn’t the minefield that some people make it out…
Walking with elephants
byReaching heights of up to four metres (13 feet) and weighing up to 7,000 kilograms (15,400 lb), elephants are the earth’s largest surviving land…
Why now is the time to visit Burma
by“Now’s the time to visit Burma – because soon it will have changed.” Such has been the sentiment so often expressed since Burma opened…
Is it safe to travel to Burma? Ethics and unrest in 2015
byIn recent months we have seen a fantastic rise in public interest in travelling to Burma, which is great news for the country and its people. However, we…
How to be polite in Southeast Asia
bySustainable tourism isn’t just about carbon offsetting, conservation centres and eco-lodges. When we talk about responsible travel, we’re also talking about supporting local businesses,…