Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy says that tourists should stay away from Burma/|Myanmar. What is there to attract visitors.

Apr 22, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

Burma's military has ruled with an 'iron fist' since overthrowing the elected government following a coup d'état in 1962, although elections are promised for 2010.

Feb 16, 2010 - Rich Ward

As Burma opens up and an increasing number of independent travellers are visiting this beautiful country, where should a first-time visitor go?

Apr 21, 2012 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Visitors to Burma are at once struck by the beauty and diversity of the arts and crafts unique to this intriguing and culturally rich land.

Jun 24, 2010 - Scott McGregor

Despite being ruled by a ruthless military dictatorship, Burma is a country that still manages to attract foreign investment and multinational corporations.

Mar 22, 2009 - Gemma Richardson

What are the main reasons that Burma (Myanmar) has become China's main ally in Southeast Asia and

Aug 8, 2007 - John Walsh

An outstanding example of the power of the powerless, said her supporters. Aung San Suu Kyi was also known as The Steel Orchid or The Star of Burma

Feb 28, 2012 - Janet Cameron

Nestled in between the mountains of Shan state, Myanmar's Inle Lake offers much more to do and see than just the lake itself.

Aug 9, 2010 - Charlotte Baird

Outside of North Korea, Burma, known as Myanmar, is the most secretive and repressive regime in Asia. A military junta has controlled the country since 1962

Jun 8, 2010 - Jan Rose

Larkin argues that Orwell's "Burmese Days", "1984", and "Animal Farm" are political prophesy, based on his experiences in the Indian Imperial Police of Colonial Burma.

Dec 18, 2007 - Elizabeth Nelson

Aid agencies fear the worst for Burma's cyclone hit region as military junta reject foreign intervention.

May 11, 2008 - Theodore Liasi

A strong earthquake, measured initially at 6.8 has struck in a remote region of Myanmar.

Mar 25, 2011 - Sally Anne Lewis

Myanmar has announced the creation of the world's largest tiger reserve--the Hukaung Valley Tiger Reserve--to protect endangered species in Southeast Asia.

Aug 5, 2010 - Darla Sue Dollman

By victimizing the Burmese people, Myanmar's brutal military regime is stifling the nation's progress towards becoming a potential juggernaut of international trade.

May 11, 2008 - Daniel Workman

Knowledge of the use of child soldiers in Burma continues to result in reports of human rights abuses, but no action on the part of the international community.

Dec 17, 2008 - Gemma Richardson

The US believes Burma's (Myanmar) general election that is set for 7 November 2010 "will not be credible".

Aug 19, 2010 - Danielle Ryan

President Obama holds out his hand to the Muslim world and tries to increase trade links in Asia as part of a fresh US foreign policy direction

Nov 9, 2010 - Peter Taberner