Dette er en detaljert reisehåndbok med praktiske opplysninger om transport, overnatting, spisesteder, severdigheter, utesteder, shopping, historie, kunst og kultur, religion og språk; samt en rekke andre opplysninger som turister vil kunne ha nytte av. Med kart.

Whether you're looking to temple-hop in Bagan, trek through rice paddies in Hsipaw, explore Inle Lake by canoe or relax on Ngapali Beach, this book will help you uncover Myanmar's most memorable experiences. We've found you the best ways to travel independently, supporting small-scale entrepreneurs and family-run businesses. <br>Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. <br>In This Guide: <br>Unique color chapters on Shwedagon Paya<br>Locals give an insiders' perspective on life in Myanmar<br>Expanded coverage of the north and east<br>

This is the delightful story of an eighteen-day bus pilgrimage to sixty pagodas across Myanmar. As the author settles into her seat, the aisle blocked with luggage, she trains our eyes on the collection of characters that, like it or not, will be her traveling companions for the whirlwind tour. This native tourist amuses us with her adventures of eating at roadside cafes, climbing up pagodas, bathing in rivers, shopping at markets, and sleeping on temple floors. Along the way, she encounters deeply rooted cultural values and develops camaraderie with strangers that become like family for the duration of her travels. Ma Thanegi is a painter, writer, and journalist who was born and educated in Myanmar. She lives in Yangon (Rangoon) and is a contributing editor of the Myanmar Times and editor of Enchanting Myanmar, a travel magazine. She was detained for three years in Insein prison for her involvement in the 1988 uprisings as a personal assistant to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

Welcome to two of the world's most fascinating and seductive places. Going far beyond the standard eat-sleep-sightsee-history-culture-budget approach to travel, this book introduces you to the richly rewarding world of travel-shopping. Designed for discerning travellers who enjoy exploring roads less travelled, meeting local talent, and discovering the best a country has to offer visitors, this guidebook literally takes you on an adventure of a lifetime. Indeed, it may well change your life as it has hundreds of others who have used the authoritative books in the 'Impact Guides' series. Charming, colourful, and chaotic, exotic Thailand and Myanmar are filled with unique treasures and pleasures that will touch your life forever. Visit these neighbouring Southeast Asian countries and you'll discover intriguing lands of exceptionally friendly and gracious people, talented craftspeople, bustling cities and towns, picturesque countryside, idyllic beaches and villages, colourful festivals, exciting cuisine, gorgeous hotels and resorts, fun activities, and fascinating cultures. Thailand and Myanmar also are shopping paradises where you can literally 'shop 'til you drop' and still want to come back for more. Representing the first 'how-to' travel-shopping guide for these destinations, the book unravels in enormous detail the many hidden treasures and pleasures of Thailand and Myanmar. Focusing on the 'best of the best' of Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and nine other locations in Thailand, as well as Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan, and Inle Lake in Myanmar, two seasoned travel-shoppers explore key markets, shops, factories, department stores, shopping centres, studios, and homes for acquiring quality arts, antiques, furniture, jewellery, textiles, clothes, handicrafts, and home decorative items. Combining great shopping with fine restaurants, hotels, sightseeing, and entertainment, this insightful book represents the ultimate lifestyle adventure. Like a personal local guide, the book introduces you to quality products, outstanding buys, and talented, interesting, and friendly people. Special highlights of this guidebook include: 24 key shopping rules - 14 for Thailand, 10 for Myanmar; 12 rules for effectively bargaining; Tips for buying gems, jewellery, and tailoring services; Savvy shipping methods and shippers; Scams, rip-offs, and commission games; Popular cosmetic surgery services in Bangkok; Approaching 'politically incorrect' Myanmar; Fortune tellers in Yangon to discover your 'good luck'; Shopping for illegal goods and using the black market.