Burma Journals 20. Typical public transport in a Myanmar city (Small)

Burma Journals

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April 4th 2008
Hi all, My travel notes are a slight departure from the norm this time round, as I decided to visit Myanmar over Easter - home to an oppressive military regime and target of an international tourism boycott. My reasons for going are set out below, and I attempted to minimise the amount of money I gave to the regime, though this was not always straightforward. "Burma will be here for many ye ... read more

Asia » Burma

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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 wa... ... read more