We arrived in Yangon, Myanmar (Burma), in November. Instantly the heat had us deciding to take a bus to Chaungtha Beach, the most popular beach among Burmese vacationers and the closest to Yangon.

Myanmar, with its breathtaking landscapes, is emerging as a travel destination for those seeking pristine beaches away from the well-trodden tourist paths. With minimal crowds and untouched beauty, ...

Two thousand kilometers of coastline – much of it long stretches of white sand – put Myanmar in the running to be Asia’s next super-popular beach destination. Many of Myanmar’s beaches are unspoiled ...

NGWE SAUNG, MYANMAR (AFP) - Competitive surfing was barely known in Myanmar a few years ago but one local beach town is riding a wave of enthusiasm to the SEA Games for the first time ever. Paddling ...

Singapore's sailors have bagged five golds at the ongoing SEA Games held at the Ngwe Saung beach in Myanmar, making it a haul of five golds, two silvers and five bronzes for the Republic. The team's ...

Elephants hold a special place in the hearts of Southeast Asians. And if it's a white elephant, it becomes a matter of hope and good fortune. So when an elephant handler spotted the rare elephant in ...