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Inle Lake

Sat, 6 Sep 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [617]

THE BOATMAN WAS WAITING AT 6:15 when we finisihed breakfast. We followed him for a kilometer from the hotel through town to his mooring. Nyanung Shwe is hopping in the early morning. People gassing up their motorbikes, shopowners getting ... Read more >

The Authentic Asia

Fri, 5 Sep 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [738]

THE KBZ FLIGHT FROM YANGON LEFT FIFTEEN MINUTES EARLY, as if to make up for all of the late flights in China. It’s only an hour to Heho and another hour by taxi to Nyaung Shwe and the Amazing Nyaung Shwe Hotel which is surprisingly amazing.... Read more >

Welcome to Myanmar

Tue, 2 Sep 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [681]

I KNOW WHAT YOU’RE THINKING. “Why would anyone fly on Malaysia Airlines, especially to Myanmar — wherever the hell that is?” The truth is that Malaysia Airlines had the best deal from Hong Kong. And with their ... Read more >

Photos: Myanmar

Mon, 1 Sep 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Photo Gallery

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Hiking to Kalaw, Shan State, Myanmar

Sun, 31 Aug 2014 | By alinn | Views [351] | Video | Scholarship Entry

I am interest in adventure, cultures, festival and people life style. I am still learning in film making and photography. As a learner in film making, there will be benefits in my film making experiences.

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Lessons From Myanmar

Thu, 22 May 2014 | By culturallyfree | Views [561]

When I left to visit Myanmar (formerly Burma) for two weeks with the Alternative Break program, I expected to learn about the Myanar people’s fight for a democratic transition through education reform. However, I didn’t expect that fight ... Read more >

Tags: activism, aung san suu kyi, equality, freedom, government, liberty, myanmar, politics

Photos: Myanmar

Thu, 22 May 2014 | By culturallyfree | Photo Gallery

Myanmar: Golden Pagodas & Golden Dreams
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A Boy Band and an Authoritarian Dictatorship

Wed, 14 May 2014 | By culturallyfree | Views [1344] | Scholarship Entry

The walls are bare and unadorned save for a photo of the Lady – Aung San Suu Kyi looking gracefully down with white innocent flowers pinned to her hair, beneath which sits an unassuming young buddhist monk in maroon drapings, shaved head, waving and grinning ... Read more >

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Myanmar water fighting

Mon, 5 May 2014 | By kpow | Views [639]

When people ask me what my favourite country is, of course I say well, it's difficult, they're all so different! But really, I have kind a favourite for certain things like food, scenery etc. As an overall country to visit, Myanmar is most definitely ... Read more >