Myanmar - Burma

A beautiful country with lovely people

Sittang River, Madauk

The Sittang River (also known as the Sittaung) is a major waterway in east-central Myanmar that originates on the Shan Plateau and flows south for approximately 420 kilometers into the Gulf of Martaban. It serves as a critical transport corridor for timber export and supports a population of nearly 4 million in its fertile valley, which lies between the Pegu Yoma range and the Shan Hills. The river is historically significant as a strategic barrier during World War II, notably during the 1942 and 1945 Burma Campaigns, and is currently subject to environmental changes from mining and dam construction.

Yangon Sailing Club

The Yangon Sailing Club is situated on the western shores of Inya Lake in Yangon, Myanmar. The club was established in 1924 (originally as the Rangoon Sailing Club) and rebuilt after Cyclone Nargis in 2008. Activities like sailing, rowing and stand-uppaddleboarding (SUP) are a common sight.
Visitors describe the lakefront as peaceful, serene, and beautiful, with popular views at sunset. The club offers a cozy and relaxing atmosphere suitable for families and community events.

Shwedagon Pagoda

When some the families visit the Shwedagon Pagoda the young children like to dressed in traditional outfits. Located in Yangon, Myanmar, is the country's most sacred Buddhist site and a dominant architectural landmark.
Built atop Singuttara Hill, the massive gilded stupa stands approximately 99 to 112 meters tall (depending on whether the crown is included) and is covered in hundreds of gold plates.

Ava Bridge

Ava Bridge Mandalay

The Ava Bridge, also known as the Sagaing Bridge or Inwa Bridge, was a historic 16-span cantilever bridge built by the British in 1934 that connected the towns of Ava (Inwa) and Sagaing over the Irrawaddy River in Mandalay, Myanmar. Originally destroyed by retreating British troops during World War II, it was rebuilt in 1954 and served as the only bridge spanning the Irrawaddy until the early 2000s, remaining a vital transport link and popular photography spot due to its old-world charm. Tragically, the 91-year-old structure collapsed into the river on March 28, 2025, during a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar.

Bagan Temple

One of the many temples in Bagan, the ancient capital of the Pagan Empire in Myanmar, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the largest concentration of Buddhist monuments in the world. Between the 11th and 13th centuries, rulers and wealthy subjects constructed over 10,000 temples, pagodas, and monasteries across a 104-square-kilometer plain along the Irrawaddy River to accumulate religious merit.

Girls apply Thanaka

Local girls applying Thanaka to the boyfrieds faces
Thanaka is a traditional cosmetic and skincare paste made from the ground bark of the Limonia acidissima tree, widely used by people in Myanmar (Burma) for over 2,000 years. It is primarily applied to the face in decorative patterns, such as circular patches on the cheeks or leaf shapes, serving as a natural sunscreen, moisturizer, and cooling agent in the tropical climate.