Myanmar via Instagram

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Myanmar via Instagram

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Myanmar is a fascinating country. For years it’s been off the beaten tourist track. Now it’s opened up and welcoming travelers . In Myanmar you’ll find it’s the warmth and curiosity of the people that will leave you with the best memories.

 

But there’s plenty to see, too. My short trip led me only to Yangon and Bagan, but it gave me a good taste of the country.

 

Read my: First Impressions of Myanmar

 

If you’re going to Myanmar soon, read: Myanmar Travel Updates

 

For gorgeous photos of Myanmar’s premier site: Stunning Bagan in Photos

 

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Myanmar via Instagram Photos

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A fruit vendor at the street market in Yangon.

Myanmar Instagram

Produce for sale at a Yangon market.

Myanmar via Instagram

Drinking tea is a favorite pastime of the Burmese.

Myanmar via Instagram

Betel leaf is commonly chewed in Myanmar.

Myanmar via Instagram

An old wooden sign in our hotel’s building.

Myanmar via Instagram

A boy working at a local tea shop.

Myanmar via Instagram

Sunset from the docks along the Yangon River.

Myanmar Instagram

An employee at a new fast food restaurant in Yangon.

Myanmar via Instagram

Tea in Myanmar is drunk strong, sweet, milky, and washed down with a weaker cup of black tea.

Myanmar via Instagram

Newspapers for sale.

Myanmar via Instagram

Serving dark beer at a Yangon pub.

Myanmar via Instagram

Advertisement for Myanmar Beer.

Myanmar via Instagram

Fried cicadas at the the night market.

Myanmar via Instagram

Beautifully arranged produce at the market.

Myanmar via Instagram

Street food in Yangon.

Myanmar via Instagram

Sunset over the Yangon River.

Myanmar via Instagram

Money gift for Buddhist monks.

Myanmar via Instagram

Gift baskets for your favorite monk.

Myanmar via Instagram

The ubiquitous all-Burmese menu.

Myanmar via Instagram

Local pastry.

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Stupas at Bagan.

Myanmar via Instagram

A temple in Bagan.

Myanmar via Instagram

The scene inside a Burmese tea house.

Myanmar via Instagram

Dustin getting a haircut at a local barber shop.

Myanmar via Instagram

Two pagodas in Bagan.

Myanmar via Instagram

Bagan in the setting sun.

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Stephen Bugno
Stephen Bugno
Stephen Bugno has been traveling the world and writing about it for the better part of 20 years. His articles and essays have appeared in The San Francisco Chronicle, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Seattle Times, and Transitions Abroad magazine. He blogs at Bohemian Traveler and edits the independent travel magazine GoMadNomad.com. He most recently set up a tour company offering authentic, small group tours at Unquote Travel. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

5 Comments

  1. rebecca says:

    oh wow, it all just looks so healthy and organic! loving the last two pics. have followed you on instagram

  2. Juno says:

    Great stuff. Made me want to visit Myanmar someday.

  3. Stephen says:

    I remember that ABC beer being about the most refreshing thing in the world after wandering around in the heat at Bagan all day. This is nice, I’d really like to get back there at some point to explore some of the less traveled areas they’re starting to open up to tourists these days.

  4. Carmen says:

    Great photos – I feel like you really capture the spirit of Myanmar. Would love to visit someday.

  5. Myanmar is awesome! Went there in 2011 and loved it. The Top Gear guys just did a special about the country. Very comical 🙂

    Btw just followed you on Facebook. Like your site! Looking forward to connect!

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