While we are glad we visited Burma, each personneeds to make his/her own personal decisionwhether to travel to a country with an oppressive government. Do your research and read arguments on both sides of the issue. Consider the benefits of your visit, both to the government and to ordinary...
It is believed that they originated in the Tibetan plateau and over the centuries migrated to China, Burma, Laos and Thailand. Lahu are expert hunters and planters. They also worship spirits. They celebrate New Year and the new rice season. Lahu are found in five provinces. Chiang Rai, ...
Things to Do in Myanmar / Burma Myanmar is a deeply religious Buddhist country, but also a country with abundance of sights and sounds, interesting cultures and activities. Apart from temple visiting, there are also a lot of fantastic activities in Myanmar to experience a different taste of eac...
Myanmar, or Burma is located in Southeast Asia on the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. Laos and Thailand lie to the east, Bangladesh and India to the West, and China to the north. Although Myanmar is rich in resources, it suffers from extreme poverty due to widespread corruption and ...
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Later, at the time of Thao Thep Kasatri’s heroic defense against the Burmese in 1785, the invaders tried to succeed where the villagers had failed; their intention was to take the Buddha image back to Burma. Sacred objects and slaves were then the most sought after spoils for armies. The...
The cuisine is influenced by nearby Burma and China, with ginger and turmeric often used. Curries tend to be a bit milder and dishes are often served with sticky rice. Famous dishes around town include Khao Soi, Larb Kua, and Sai Oua. Cooking classes are also very popular around town and...
From a homestay in Siberia to ordering food in China (by pointing to my meat of choice in the book) to entertaining kids in Burma, this dictionary comes with me no matter what. It’s wise to learn a few safety words (“fire”, “thief”, “help” and the like) in the local ...
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