Extracting fibre from lotus
From: Asia » Burma » Mandalay Region » Inle Lake
Britain conquered Burma over a period of 62 years (1824-1886) and incorporated it into its Indian Empire. Burma was administered as a province of India until 1937 when it became a separate, self-governing colony; independence from the Commonwealth w... [read more]
Britain conquered Burma over a period of 62 years (1824-1886) and incorporated it into its Indian Empire. Burma was administered as a province of India until 1937 when it became a separate, self-governing colony; independence from the Commonwealth w... [read more] Blog: Inle for tourists
Date: June 2nd 2006
As a tourist in a poor place like Myanmar, we have a moral obligation to support the local economy; spending money on stuff they make is much more beneficial to the economy than filling begging bowls and most tourists would prefer to be tailed by vendors selling knick knacks than beggars. Nevertheless, after being dragged to several tourist traps we did exercise our right not to see any more. ... read more
Date: June 2nd 2006
As a tourist in a poor place like Myanmar, we have a moral obligation to support the local economy; spending money on stuff they make is much more beneficial to the economy than filling begging bowls and most tourists would prefer to be tailed by vendors selling knick knacks than beggars. Nevertheless, after being dragged to several tourist traps we did exercise our right not to see any more. ... read more
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This page details the travels of Peter Keusgen as he meanders aimlessly through Nepal, India, Thailand, Korea, the Philippines, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and South Africa.
Laos includes Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Phrabang, Kong Lo, Nong Kiew, Muang Noi, Rowing down the Nam Ou, Phonsovan and Plain of Jars, the 4000 Islands, and Trekking in Phongsaly.
Thailand has Songkran on Koh San Road, Samui, and diving in the Similans.
Myanmar includes Yangon, Mandalay, Pyin U Lwin, the Irrawaddy River, Bagan, and Inle Lake.
Malaysia includes KL, Georgetown and ... full info
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