Myanmar
Rising from its pariah status, the former state of Burma is an intriguing travel destination for intrepid travelers. Yangon (Rangoon) is the capital city and Mandalay is the cultural centre of the country. Both are packed with colonial architecture and Buddhist monuments and temples. But Bagan is one of the truly great historical wonders of South East Asia.
It is an ancient deserted city of some 5,000 pagodas and temples on the banks of the Irrawaddy River. The country also has large ethnic communities, huge forested lands, rivers and plains, and gigantic mountains. The Myeik (Mergui) Archipelago runs along the southern coastline and is a fascinating, remote and little-touched experience for scuba divers. It is also home to the Moken sea gypsies, who still practice a seafaring life here.
Recent Myanmar Articles
Burma Mergui – The Manta Ray Paradise
In the course of researching manta ray aggregations in South East Asia, Dr Andrea Marshall world-leading manta ray expert, stumbled upon an oasis of bio-diversity diving in Burma (Myanmar). Andrea's first impression of South Burma was one of awe; the stunning scenery...
10% Off Nautica on Burma Cruises!
Last updated: 6 January 2012 Wouldn't a long and relaxed Burma liveaboard safari be right up your alley? Whether you are taking a buddy or going alone MV Nautica is offering you some great discounts when you book soon! MV Nautica accommodates a maximum of 12 divers!...
Giamani’s Exclusive Burma Cruises
Does the idea of liveaboard diving in Burma sound good to you? Then plan to travel on MV Giamani who ventures even further on her cruises into the Andaman Sea. This is a spacious liveaboard safari boat, even with the maximum of 16 divers on board. Since many of the...
20% off Early Bird Thailand / Myanmar Liveaboards
As the liveaboard industry gears up on the approach to Thailand's liveaboard high season, Dive The World has their proverbial ear to the ground listing for early bird specials tweeting. And this is what we're hearing: the sweet sound of a 20% discount aboard MV Sai...
Mermaid I to Burma – Deluxe Cabin Budget Prices
The Mermaid I is setting sail on a Burma Safari on 24 November 2008 and Dive The World has a special deal for you: A Deluxe double cabin is available, but we'll only charge you the Budget cabin rate.The MV Mermaid I is well known in these waters for having the best...
Relief starts to get through to cyclone victims
As stocks of relief supplies reach the victims of the recent cyclone in Burma we are pleased to pass on to you the latest news courtesy of the Phuket Gazette: CAPE PANWA: Stocks of donated food and emergency-shelter supplies today finally began their journey from the...
10% off Burma liveaboard
Special prices are available on the Panunee's 20-26 February trip taking in the excellent dive sites of South Burma and Richelieu Rock. 20-26 Feb 08: Myanmar - Richelieu Rock Destinations: Richelieu Rock – Black Rock - Burma Bank - Western Rocky - Shark Cave...
Burma – Does the political unrest affect the diving?
Recent events have put the Burmese political situation back at the top of the worldwide news agenda.At the time of writing there have been several days of protest followed by a military crackdown that has seen protesting monks and citizens arrested and held in...
Last Minute Similans/Burma Special for MV Philkade
One of the leading deluxe Similan liveaboards is offering great 20% off last minute deals. The MV Philkade is a 5 star cruiser designed to take up to 13 divers in luxury around the finest sites of the Andaman Sea. The 5 day Similan safari is particularly good, as this...