Backpacking or traveling in Myanmar (Burma)?

• A beautiful country still relatively untouched by mass tourism and rich in culture, history and beautiful nature. Discover the friendly people, deeply rooted Buddhism and one of the largest archaeological areas in the world. The country is suitable for the traveler as well as the backpacker, but traveling around also brings challenges. 
• Getting around can be challenging because of the limited infrastructure and facilities and the political situation.
• Activity spotting: bike around Bagan, one of the largest archaeological areas in the world; explore traditional villages around Inle Lake; experience street life in Yangon; visit Mandalay Palace in Mandalay; trek from Kalaw to Inle Lake; climb Mount Kyaiktiyo, take the train from Mandalay to Hsipaw. 
• Animal spotting: Asian elephant, Bengal tiger, leopards, gibbons and langurs, dhole, white-bellied sea eagle, the green peacock, Burmese python, irawadi dolphin, manatee. 

Studying in Myanmar (Burma)?

• Education in Myanmar is not internationally renowned. However, you do have a choice of many fields of study, both Bachelor and Master programs. Popular fields of study include engineering and science, traditional fields such as literature, history and law, and medical studies. 
• Study cities: Yangon, Mandalay. 
• Language: Burmese, with some options in English.  

Internship in Myanmar (Burma)?

• If you want to do an internship in Myanmar, you quickly end up with non-profits and international aid organizations. 
• Competencies: cultural adaptation, language skills, adaptability, flexibility, working with local communities, working in development projects. 

Doing volunteer work in Myanmar (Burma)?

• The same applies to volunteering in Myanmar as internships, although it is difficult to find a place.
• Offering volunteer work is also mostly organized by individuals. Examples include teaching English, supporting children and youth and helping in Buddhist centers. 

Working in Myanmar (Burma)?

• To find a job in Myanmar you usually need a relevant education and experience, especially in the work fields of engineering, HR, accounting, NGOs and non-profits. Most expats work in international companies. There are also jobs for English teachers. 

Working as a digital nomad in Myanmar (Burma)?

• Beautiful nature and incredibly kind people, but also a country with a very unsettled political situation. Electricity and internet not as reliable, even though that is improving in recent years, and it seems to be more expensive than surrounding popular places. There is not a large digital nomad community, but if you don't mind that, it is a beautiful country to explore. 
• Favorite locations: Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan. 

Living in Myanmar (Burma)?

• Myanmar is still quite an undeveloped country due to its recent turbulent history. It is one of the poorest countries in the region, although the country has been working on development in recent years. 
• It is a beautiful country, with friendly people and plenty of natural beauty and cultural history. But the country is also plagued by an unstable political situation. You can experience a lot there, but also have to be careful in different parts of the country. In addition, the cost of housing is higher than you are likely to expect, as is the cost of international schools. 
• The weather consists of three seasons; a cooler season, a hot season and the monsoon season. Floods often occur during the latter season. 
• Health insurance: health care leaves much to be desired and for urgent care you may need medical evacuation. So make sure you have your own well-covered health insurance.

Stories, tips and experiences from Myanmar