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, ...

On Ngapali Beach, the sands are deserted, the hotels stand empty, and many locals are struggling to make ends meet. Ngapali Beach, in the southern part of Myanmar’s Rakhine State, is facing tough ...

Located 4 mi/6 km from the village of Thandwe (Sandoway) in Rakhine state, Myanmar's most famous beach has become a tourist hot spot as the palm-thatched bungalows make way for high-end resorts. ...

Why: A 55-minute flight from Rangoon, this former British colonial enclave provides a low-key getaway (after temple touring in Bagan and Rangoon, of course) and calls to mind the Thailand of decades ...

Carl Duncan, who lives in British Columbia, last wrote about Hong Kong for the Los Angeles Times' Travel section, to which he is a frequent contributor As the sun rose above a curtain of coconut palms ...

NGAPALI BEACH, MYANMAR -- Fun at the beach in Myanmar (also known as Burma) still comes without Jet Skis or parasailing, even at Ngapali Beach, the country's up-and-coming itinerary expander. If not ...

Many of us dream of escaping to a beach with white sand, clear water, and a tropical climate. Myanmar's Ngapali Beach, which has just been named the best beach in Asia by TripAdvisor users, has all ...

The best time to travel is in the dry season, roughly November through February. I advise using a Bangkok-based travel agency such as exotissimo.com or diethelm.com. The banking system is antiquated, ...