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In this fabled country, still mostly unknown by outsiders, foreigners aren't allowed everywhere, but there's still extraordinary history & nature on display in capital Rangoon (aka Yangon) & areas like Mandalay, Bagan, Inle Lake, & various beaches.

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Why the Bagan Temples are one of this blogger's 5 most gorgeous places to visit

Our planet is a beautiful place, and one lifetime is barely enough to experience it. Count yourself lucky if you can visit at least three of these five places chosen by…Continue

Started by Tripatini Nov 17, 2018.

Exploring the new Rangoon

“I have a robe for you,’ a passing monk said to us near the mighty Shwedagon Pagoda, which…Continue

Started by Tripatini May 25, 2013.

Finding the real Burma in its tea shops

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Started by Tripatini Feb 18, 2013.

What do you want to know about Myanmar?

Hello,when you heard about Myanmar at the first time, what do you want to know about Myanmar?About location or people or place to visit or food?And a year after what do you want to know…Continue

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Started by Shwe Ei Feb 5, 2010.

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Comment by José Balido on February 17, 2010 at 9:44pm: I agree with you, Shwe. Shutting down communication is never the answer. Whether it's Cuba, or Iran, or North Korea, or anywhere, regular people meeting regular people is the best hope we have for the future. Call me an idealist, but isolation doesn't seem to work either.

Comment by Shwe Ei on February 17, 2010 at 9:38pm: Should or Shouldn't?
Its depend on the individual decision.
Besides this, the tourism of the country is a great source of development and generates jobs for the locals.
On top of this the local people wants you to visit and share their culture.
Is it enough reason to visit Myanmar? just one time! Just only one time - try!
If you never been to Myanmar and sayings 'not to go' – this is NOT fair.

Comment by EnLinea Media on February 16, 2010 at 9:05am: Should Tourists Travel to Burma?

By Jonathan Steele | Feb 15, 2010

(eTN) Ruled by the world's last military junta, Burma is shunned by both governments and tourists. Yet its people are crying out for contact. So what's the ethical traveller to do?

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Comment by Shwe Ei on February 5, 2010 at 12:27am: Did you ever try a Myanmar food?

Let me know if you want some recipe how to cook a basic Myanmar food.