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
20% off early bookings – Burma Liveaboard
Just released! You can save 20% on liveaboard cruises to Burma on the MV Sai Mai. Book before the 31st May 2007 for cruises in the 2007-2008 season and you can save yourself a small fortune. The MV Sai Mai is an excellent mid range boat designed to take small groups...
Early Bird discounts on Burma liveaboard
Planning a Burma liveaboard for 2007/8? Faah Yai's schedule for next season is out and prices will go up on 1 June 2007. Book before 1 June and you pay last season's price! For example: 7d/8n, 28 dive Burma Safari: 2007/2008 price = US$ 1900 in a standard cabin Book...
Last Minute Mergui Archipelago & Free Gear at Layang Layang
We'd like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope you have had great diving in 2006 and wish you even greater diving for 2007. If you're planning a dive trip, have any questions about destinations or you're stuck for ideas, you can always ask us....
Hurry – Get onboard before the boat departs
Thailand's high season is here again. The sun is shining and our liveaboard boats are setting sail once more for the beautiful Thailand and Burma dive sites that continue to enchant divers from around the world. Our customers are already returning from the first trips...