Intrepid Journeys - Myanmar (Oscar Kightley)

Actor, writer and director Oscar Kightley heads to the Golden Land of Myanmar in this Intrepid Journey. After embracing Buddhist traditions in capital Yangon, Kightley takes a wayward truck and finds himself a little closer to nirvana at Mount Kyaiktiyo, the site of the impressive Golden Rock and Kyaiktiyo Pagoda. Myanmar (or Burma) is famous for its Buddhist pagodas covered in gold, hence the description 'the Golden Land'. Kightley tries his hand at hammering gold leaf and spends the night with the Palaung people. He leaves Myanmar having felt the "overwhelming vibe of peace" that "seeps into your bones".

This country doesn't need amusement parks.

– Presenter Oscar Kightley on the thrill of driving over rough roads in Myanmar

Key Cast & Crew

Oscar Kightley

Presenter

Melanie Rakena

Producer, Executive Producer

Jane Andrews

Executive Producer

Jacob Bryant

Camera

Lisa Metivier

Director

Guy Brinsdon

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