It is Myanmar to some, Burma to others. Officially, it’s the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, but State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi has clarified that either is just fine. And there’s no arguing that the country is rich with cultural treasure—something I realized during my December 2015 trip. Burma is like an historical cache, featuring prominently its most defining moments as a nation. As more travelers flood in, they have the opportunity to learn about its history—from 11th-century Buddhism to 21st-century re-opening to the West and including the bumps and obstacles of the country’s once highly optimistic path to democracy. The world continues to watch to see how Suu Kyi addresses not only the Rohingya crisis, but also navigates the muddy waters of tourism growth.