I was very disappointed in the trip. I felt that we spent far too much time looking at temples and Buddahs, rather than being with locals and seeing markets, museums, and crafts. The lectures were generally disappointing. Also we changed hotels twice in two cities. Not what I have experienced or expected from Road Scholar.

We really enjoyed this trip. It's hard to go as a tourist to a country where so many of the people are so poor, but I do believe what our presenters and others said: come, don't let us be cut off any more. The role that religion seems to play in everyone's everyday life made me think of the Age of Faith in Western history, and how this should not only be history anywhere. This was a wonderful trip with a lovely and interesting tour leader (Kinh Kinh, thank you!) to a country with a long and distinguished history and now a hopeful future. A great group to travel with, well organized tour, amazing things to see and people to talk to. Go Road Scholar!

Our Myanmar: Burma trip revealed up close a country that is mostly rural, yet urbanizing before our eyes. Travel on long boats, river barges, horse carriages and jeeps, as well as on foot and by luxury buses provided a variety of vantage points. The food was wonderful - fresh and approachable, often served in the lantern-lighted outdoors. Lecturers were candid, trying to help us understand the juxtapositions of old and new. Our guide's spontaneity allowed us to enjoy the unexpected: a children's initiation parade, big Chinese wedding, flower market and sunsets. The people were welcoming and generous in sharing their crafts. Few could resist bringing home longis (long skirts worn by virtually all men and women) woven on site, jewelry or art. Weather was dry and not too hot. While pools awaited, we only sat around them for drinks as the evenings cooled. I can highly recommend this trip to all fit adventurers.

Fab trip, Burma is brown in Jan. Should have travelled closer to rainy season. Still this does not take anything away from the trip and the country. Everyone should be as lucky to be able to go, especially before the tourist rush hits.

Myanmar: A unique experience to travel through a beautiful country, which is going through a complex political and economic transition...before our eyes.

We believe the Road Scholar trip to Myanmar is best appreciated by people who have traveled extensively and can make comparisons with other places they have visited. A must for anyone interested in Southeast Asia and South Asia.

I give this trip five full stars...for the attractions, the culture, the leader, and the instructors.