Dear Friends,My name is Jim Kerr of FF Dallas, ambassador coordinator for an exciting Journey this October to a lesser-visited part of Asia – Myanmar and Laos. This will be my fourth trip with tour guide Moe, a Myanmar native and a superb, knowledgeable, and enjoyable guide.
The tour begins in Yangon, (formerly Rangoon), the most populous city in Myanmar. It has the largest collection of colonial-age buildings in southeast Asia. During our stay we will learn about local beliefs, traditions, and customs.In addition to tours of the traditional destinations of Bagan, Inle Lake, and Mandalay, there will be visits to indigenous villages in the Golden Triangle. Myanmar’s government does not permit home stays, but there will be opportunities to visit with locals in several areas.
In Luang Prabang, Laos, we will visit the Night Market, the National Museum, located in the former royal palace, and have a boat trip to Pak Ou Caves. There will be a visit to a local village to learn about Laotian culture and traditions, many unchanged for centuries. We conclude our unique experience in this part of Asia with a visit to the capital city of Vientiane.
