- GlobeRovers Rating: 10 / 10
- Buzz Line: "A gem - totally unspoilt by mass tourism"
- Eagle Eye: Long skinny country with an endless coastline. Most of the country is accessible to independent travelers while some areas must be traveled with a permit and government guide. Some small areas are off-limits. Generally safe everywhere and locals are extremely friendly and helpful.
- Hot Spots: Inle Lake and surrounding villages, Mandalay, villages far north of Mandalay, ancient temples of Bagan, a 24-hour and amazing big-boat ride down the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) river from Katha to Mandalay
- The Low-down: Run by the military Junta - to go or not to go? Want to boycott all countries run by governments ignoring human rights - you'll have to boycott China, and many others.
- GlobeRovers Blog: Report 1, Report 2, Report 3
Take a look at these beautiful pictures by Eric Lafforgue. Great job Eric.
http://flickriver.com/photos/mytripsmypics/tags/tanaka/
Shwezigon Temple, Bagan
Thatbyinnyu Pahto, Bagan
Sales Lady reaching up to make a sale - Boat trip from Katha, Northern Myanmar to Mandalay on the Ayeyarwady River
90% of people across Myanmar paint their faces to protectfrom the sun, and serves as cosmetic to improve the
looks and keep skin soft, Inle Lake
Sandamani Paya, Mandalay
6am every morning, Village of Nyaungshwe, Inle Lake
Shwezigon Temple, Bagan
Shwezigon Temple, Bagan
The temple of Dhammayangyi, Bagan
Drying fish, Katha, Northern Myanmar
Sales Ladies wading away from boat Boat trip from Katha, Northern Myanmar
to Mandalay on the Ayeyarwady River
Boat on the Ayeyarwady Rivernorthern Myanmar
Entrance to Shwezigon Temple, Bagan
North of Mandalay towards Katha, Northern Myanmar
Fisherman on Inle Lake
Smoking the Charoot, Indein, Inle Lake
Lunch at monastery in town of Nyaungshwe at Inle Lake
U Bein's Bridge, Amarapura, Northern Myanmar 
