Oskar Koski

Two and a half centuries ago, the earliest Myanmar kings, determined to celebrate and memorialize their religion, decided to do so with beautiful, timeless structures.  At the center of the...

With Myanmar’s highest concentration of monks, hundreds of monasteries, and legions of craftsmen, Mandalay is widely regarded as the religious and cultural heart of Myanmar. Mention of the word “Mandalay”...

Monywa, a three-hour drive northwest from Mandalay, is on the eastern bank of the Chindwin River in the Sagaing Region. The city is at the center of the Chindwin Valley,...

Mt Popa is a volcano 1518 meters (4981 feet) above sea level, and located in central Burma (Myanmar) about 50 km (31 mi) southeast of Bagan (Pagan) in the Pegu...

Pyin Oo Lwin is an old British hill town located about 67 km (42 mi) east of Mandalay, in the Shan Highlands. This scenic town was also once known as...

Taungoo is located in Bago Region of Myanmar 220 km North east of Yangon within 3-4hrs drive from Yangon. It is sided by mountain ranges to both east and west....

Pyay, formally known as Prome, connects the Ayeyarwady Delta, Central and Upper Myanmar, and the Rakhine (Arakan) State as one of the important commercial centers for trade. In ancient times,...

Taunggyi is the capital of Shan State, Myanmar. Taunggyi has an estimated population making it the fifth largest city in Myanmar. The name Taunggyi means “huge mountain” in the Burmese...

Loikaw is the capital of Kayah State in eastern Myanmar. It is located in the Karen Hills area, near the State’s northern tip, just above on the Pilu River. The...

The hotel is right in the heart of Kalaw. It will take 30 minutes to get from the hotel to Inle Lake by car. The property enjoys a convenient location...

At the center of the Golden Triangle, infamous for its opium production, sits Kyaing Tong, a small, quiet town. It’s nestled among the rugged mountains of eastern Shan State and...

Inle Lake has become an iconic location to visit simply because of the juxtaposition of the floating gardens of reeds, silt, and bamboo in the backdrop of the Shan State’s...

Hsipaw is a small town with relaxed pace of life situated 200 kilometers North East of Mandalay. Situated on the mighty Shan hills it is a perfect spot for trekking...

Kyaukme or Kyauk Me is a small town in Northern Shan State about 40 kilometers from Hsipaw. For its small size it is surprisingly full of life mainly because of...

Lashio is the commercial hub and largest city in Northern Shan State and situated along the old Burma Road that extends from Muse/Ruili border to Mandalay. What makes Lashio special, and...