Do you want to escape the hectic place of modern life and experience the simple pleasures? A cruise down the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar takes you away from technology and "back in time". #9Today | TODAY

Colonial-era Ava Bridge over Irrawaddy River collapses during earthquake The 91-year-old Ava Bridge, also known as the Old Sagaing Bridge, which spanned the Irrawaddy River between Mandalay and Sagaing regions and was built by the British during the colonial period, collapsed on Friday afternoon during a powerful earthquake that affected both Myanmar and Thailand. Several buildings in Mandalay, Naypyitaw and other areas collapsed during the 7.7-magnitude earthquake, whose epicenter was near Saga

The Mekong Irrawaddy Dolphins The Mekong Irrawaddy Dolphins are a critically endangered species inhabiting the Mekong River in Cambodia. With an estimated population of around 90 individuals, they are considered Cambodia's national treasure and a symbol of the country's natural heritage. Conservation efforts are underway to protect their habitat and ensure their survival for future generations to appreciate and admire. Credit to Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries https://cambodianes

URGENT APPEAL: HELP SAVE THE IRRAWADDY DOLPHIN Just 72 Irrawaddy dolphins are left in Myanmar. These ultra-rare, highly intelligent dolphins have worked in harmony with traditional fishers for generations, signalling to the fisher when to cast their net and enjoying in a share of the catch. But now, everything is changing. Industrial-scale boats have arrived and electrofishing has also started on the Irrawaddy river. Decades of trust built up between human and dolphin are lost in a single shockw