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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: kyaing tong (kyainge tong, keng tong, chiang tung)- the best kept secret?
Date: June 11th 2009
What's the "best" city in South East Asia to visit if you only have a few days? Well for me it has been Kwaing Tong ( also spelled (Chiang Tung and Keng Tong) for the following reasons: extremely friendly people (Shan), no or very few tourists so you still get a "real" experience, and great photo opportunities. Most travelers haven't heard of Chiang Tung so where is it? - Myanmar (ie Burma). I ... read more
Date: June 11th 2009
What's the "best" city in South East Asia to visit if you only have a few days? Well for me it has been Kwaing Tong ( also spelled (Chiang Tung and Keng Tong) for the following reasons: extremely friendly people (Shan), no or very few tourists so you still get a "real" experience, and great photo opportunities. Most travelers haven't heard of Chiang Tung so where is it? - Myanmar (ie Burma). I ... read more
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Thanks for taking the time to read my TravelBlog. Originally from the Chicago area i received my BS from northern Illinois University and after graduating I started my "career" at Abbott Laboratories. While there I earned my MBA from DePaul, Univiersity. Then I dropped out of the corporate world in 1992 when I moved to Minnesota. Next, I dropped out of the rat race in 1997 and I've been traveling since. For the first few years I only traveled in the US, working one summer in Yellowstone national park and I spent two summers in Alaska. I also had the great fortune to be a rafting guide ... full info
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