With fewer tourists and refreshing periods of rain, it’s a good time to explore Burma by foot. How is the tourism industry being helped and what is so great about Rangoon? And how can you help getting solar energy to the poorest family in Burma?
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Burma by foot
Now that rain is falling regularly in Burma, traditionally less tourists will come and visit. However, here you’ll find 5 reasons why this is really not such a bad time to visit. The last point especially makes it very interesting to see more of the countryside and go trekking. We found some good suggestions in the news last week.
Kyaingtong will make for a great trekking experience if you’re looking for a seemingly remote outpost.
Photo by 10b travelling 
The Myanmar Institute for Integrated Development (MIID) in partnership with local community groups, has mapped 20 new heritage trails in the Danu Self-Administered Zone (SAZ), in Shan State, in an effort to jumpstart tourism in the region. You might find Charlotte Rose’s experiences hiking one of these trails inspiring and want to do this yourself. » Continue reading on www.ecoburma.com.
