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Burmese  Flag 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 wa... [read more]
Blog: Burma on the Brink
Date: February 12th 2012

Part 1

Travel by its very nature transports us to a different place. However there are fewer and fewer places that have the power to transport us to a different time and in doing so, give us a glimpse of a very different way of life. Burma (aka Myanmar) is one of those rare remaining countries that makes the visitor feel as if they have not just left their home, but also the pre ... read more







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