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Going to Myanmar

June 12th 2015
I first learned about Myanmar in a class about armed conflict. This was before the country opened up, before its military junta loosened its iron-tight grip. Since then, the doors have flung wide open and tourists have started entering the country. Never would I have thought of journeying to Myanmar, but a friend of mine described it as the “wild west of Asia” and I was sold. Y ... read more
Asia » Burma

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
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