YANGON: COLONIAL & MODERN

 

What you will like

 

Travel back in time to the glorious days of the British era.

Explore the historic and colonial remains of the city center.

Walk through the colourful wet market and share a traditional lunch at a burmese home

Enjoy the complex culinary mosaic of Burmese regional dishes in old fashion charming places

Feel the peace within by visiting sacred and religious sites (Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, Muslim and Jewish).

Take the circular train to immerse yourself in the rural lifestyle

Enjoy a Shiatzu massage given by the blind school students

Cross the river and discover the countryside with its paddy fields, fishermen villages and wooden houses on stilts

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Julie's little 'secrets' that make all the difference

 

A traditional burmese breakfast in one of the retro tea shop.

The visit of antique shops, lacquer merchants and repairers of sordid objects.

The intimate spice market.

The visit of an orphanage led by a single man and his 22 children.

The visit of a monastic school and a lunch with the monks.

A burmese lunch at a socially responsible restaurant that employs street youth.

The visit of an organic farm and the tasting of locally brewed beers

The meeting with an art curator of a local gallery and former monk.

A French dinner in a culinary school that trains burmese youth to fine dining cooking.

The night market teeming with flavours and colours.

The 'happy hour' cocktail on a rooftop bar with breathtaking views of the illuminated city.

A cycling tour of the lake or more if you wish

A trishaw tour of the old city with a drink at the most remarkable hotel of the city.

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BAGAN: HISTORIC LEGENDS AND PAGODAS

 

What you will like

 

The spirituality, history and culture of Bagan.

Explore iconic temples in horse drawn carriage,  bicycle or e-bike .

Admire the most famous monuments as well as many less known pagodas at sunrise or sunset.

Get off the beaten track and discover the mix of traditional villages, beautiful landscapes and ancient customs.

Discover the talented traditional craftsmen 

A romantic cocktail on a sandbar at sunset.

A mini cruise on the Irrawaddy River.

The flight over the majestic plain in hot air balloon.

A hike in the mountain bike countryside to discover an ingenious irrigation system.

 

Julie's little 'secrets' that make all the difference

 

Lunch at a local's house and taste a variety of home made dishes.

Discover the manufacture and tradition of the cigar.

Learn how to wear a 'lungyi' (long skirt) and apply 'tanaka' on the face (the burmese cosmetic that protects from the sun and softens the skin)

Eat in a monastery, observe Buddhist rites and make an offering.

Attend the morning food gathering by the monks.

Experience a novice procession

 

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I hope you enjoyed those traveling inspirations. Many more options are awaiting you.

Please contact me directly by email at  julieenbirmanie@gmail.com 

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I will be happy to guide you through and create a unique itinerary for you and your family.