Southern Myanmar
Myanmar destination updates from the ground
We talked with business owners and senior managers in the hospitality industry about the impacts of COVID-19 on popular destinations. They share their experience...
Who Can Save Mergui?
The Mergui Archipelago approaches a crossroads. One path profits the opportunistic, the real estate speculators, and profligatious construction; the other leads the islands through...
Explore the Mergui Archipelago in Style
Burma Boating is set to launch monthly cruises around the Mergui Archipelago, combining two of the most sought-after activities in these clear waters – yachting...
A new Awei Pila luxury resort to launch in Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago
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An exclusive resort set on a remote tropical island in Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago, will open its doors to visitors on December 15.
Owned by the...
Exploring the caves of southern Myanmar
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Somewhere deep in the wild jungles of southern Myanmar, Keith Lyons discovers a cave system that is literally off-the-beaten-track. Photos by David Van Driessche.
On...
Green column: Preserving paradise
As we sail away from Kawthaung pier, my phone signal disappearing, a lively discussion about compostable toilets takes place on board. Among the guests...
Mergui Island Paradise Slowly, Softly Opens
In Myanmar’s deep south, the remote 800 or so islands of the Mergui Archipelago have remained inccessible, hidden, and mysterious. But soon – as Keith Lyons...
Island Hopping Expectations in Myeik
A city perched on the edge of land, a harbor filled with tar stained boats reminiscent of another era. Small narrow boats weave in...