The city of Boaz lies between Gadsden and Guntersville in Alabama. The name “Boaz” comes from the bible and refers to a rich or wealthy landowner of which there were several when the city was first settled in the 1850s. Today, the city is well-known for its multitude of outlet stores; however, it is also …
If you are looking for some beach time in Myanmar then look no further than Ngapali Beach. This is one of the few beach destinations open to foreigners in Myanmar, and as such is the best place to come to take in the azure seas which look out to the Bay of Bengal. You can …
Kengtung is one of the more remote places in Myanmar, but if you make the effort to come here then you will be rewarded with pretty scenery and a quaint town that has yet to be overrun with tourists. One of the great highlights of a trip to Kengtung is the chance to visit the …
Picturesque Mandalay is famous for being the old royal capital of Myanmar. In the past, Burmese kings would have lived in the city and you can still see some of their palaces in evidence, and the city still have a royal feel to it which is very different from other spots like Yangon. Mandalay is …
Citizens settled in Andalusia when the river flooded, and they had to move to higher ground. The settlement was known as “New Site” but changed its name to Andalusia in 1846. As the railroads were constructed in the late 1800s, the town grew, and the local community began to thrive. Many buildings dating to the …
Monywa is a town located close to the more famous Mandalay and if you are traveling there from Bagan then it is absolutely worth stopping over in Monywa for the night or a few days to take in the sights. Monywa boasts a number of attractions of interest such as the second tallest Buddha statue …
Dawei also goes by the name Tavoy and is located in the southeast of Myanmar. This part of the country used to be off-limits for tourists, but it has now opened up which means that you can explore a less visited section of Myanmar which is still authentic and hardly touched by tourism. As you …
The charming town of Clanton sits 52 miles south of Birmingham, Alabama. It was initially founded in 1868 and became known as “Goose Pond” by locals. In later years it was renamed after Confederate Brigadier James H. Clanton. The town has a rich history, it was home to a prisoner of war camp during World War II …
Sheffield, Alabama has a fascinating history to explore. The region was home to prehistoric man, Indian villages, trading posts and was the terminus for Alabama’s first railroad. During the 1800s, Creek and Cherokee Indians were forced from their land during the Trail of Tears conflict, and in Civil War times both armies spent time here. The …
Southside is a fast-growing city in Alabama. Nestled on the banks of the Coosa River, this friendly city offers southern hospitality and scenic neighbourhoods. Settlers discovered this region in the mid-1800s – it was a rural community which relied on farming as its main source of income. Locals during these times also referred to the …