Yangon...Shwedagon, generators...and amazingly friendly people

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April 9th 2010

Published: April 14th 2010

I seem to have few problems to publish this entry. Sorry for this, but I'm trying again. I've been living in Asia since 1996 and never set foot in Burma. So why now? Maybe because the stand of the opposition seems to be changing slightly in view of outside visitors. I've been to Zimbabwe and the case of Burma is somewhere similar. You can visit here, and make a difference for the local population... Read Full Entry

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Pierre-Alexandre

Maisondubonheur

This blog is just short of 10 years old. We have now move to South Africa. Why South Africa? Simple, great wine, great food, great golf and even more amazing diving! I will for once continue to blog from time to time about home. After all, this is just my fourth continent after having grow up in Europe, lived in Asia for twenty years, and even spent a full year living the life of Buenos Aires. Come to visit....there is so much to do here! ... full info

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14th April 2010

Slovenian girl
Jana P

aaaaaaaaaaaa...
Peter...you just brought me back such a nice memories during my time in burma! Def still one of my fav visited countries...people are just amazing and so simple! greetings from Colombia, jana

15th April 2010

aspiringnomad
Jason

More than just a tourist attraction
"Blasts 'kill nine' in Burmese city of Rangoon" BBC News

16th April 2010

Maisondubonheur
Pierre-Alexandre

Blast
It was just for us. The Blast was 24 hours after we left. Well, we live in Bangkok and last saturday was a messy day but we were in Burma at the time.

16th April 2010

aspiringnomad
Jason

Out of the frying pan into the fire!
Take care out there!

16th April 2010

Hans
Hans J. Schneider

Enjoyed your photos very much
I am also a TravelBlog member, and thank you for your entry. It is a country I would so much like to visit. I am a US English Teacher in China. Perhaps you might share how? how easy or difficult and entry into Burman is for a Westerner? or any other information you might like to share to make such a journey more possible. Thank you. My e-mail: HansSchneider102@msn.com My TravelBlog: www.mytb.org/Hans Wish you a wonderful life and happy trails. Hans

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