Burma Calling: Christmas & Other Stories December 16, 2017 Perhaps unexpectedly for a majority Buddhist country, Myanmar embraces Christmas with gusto. Yangon’s Bogyoke Road Christmas Lights give Oxford Street a run for its money, and hotels and shopping malls...
Globetrotting: Burmese Bites November 12, 2017 Burmese food has a bit of a Marmite effect on tourists; some can't get enough, others just don't get it... But with a little bit of homework, and some help...
Home Truths: What actually is Rattan? October 13, 2017 As we covered last month, Rattan is having a moment. But what really is it? And is it different to Wicker? And where does Cane come in? Rattan is a plant...
Home Truths: You've heard the news - Rattan's Back! September 13, 20171 comment It’s in every magazine, newspaper, and cool cat’s home. But unlike shower plants or floral wallpaper, this is no fad. Rattan’s been the Queen of Cool for centuries...
Globetrotting: Relics of Rangoon August 11, 2017 Rangoon, now called Yangon, has had a hell of a ride. Just a little fishing village until the late 18th Century, it grew into one of the largest ports in...
Home Truths: 8 Tips for avoiding a Sitting Room that looks like a Souk July 05, 20172 comments Ever bought something on holiday which looks weird when you get it home? Wondering how to inject spice and variety without overwhelming the room? Read on...
Burma Calling: Deep Dive into Dye May 28, 2017 Don’t freak out, but some of our fabrics are made with banana. Yup – mashed banana skins. When mixed with lemon leaves, palm sugar and a little bit of burnt...
Burma Calling: From the Chin down May 03, 2017 Burma is a colourful place, particularly in the clothes department. There’s no concept of “The New Black” round here; black was never in. Bright and beautiful is the norm across...
Burma Calling: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow... April 08, 20172 comments Burma’s on the move. After 60 years forced to sit still, it’s now sprinting ahead, and while this is very exciting, the nostalgic amongst us are clinging on to remains...
Burma Calling: What in Gourd's Name is That?! February 27, 2017 There’s no Waitrose in Burma. Or Tesco, or Sainsbury’s, or Co-Op, or Asda. There is something called CityMart, where people fight over the 3 packets of salt and vinegar crisps,...
Burma Calling: The Basics January 29, 2017 Welcome to the Yangon Post, our new Blog. We’ll bring you tales of our travels around the Burma, try and show you what it looks and feels like to live...