We've moved the capital city, if you need us, send a fax & we'll get back to you when we have a spare moment..... March 11th 2007 Taungoo - Bago - Kinpun (Kyaiktiyo) - Yangon
It's not every day that a government announces it has moved to the middle of the jungle, that no one is allowed to visit & than if you need to communicate with them, send a fax & they'll have a look when they get a chance.
Of course, in a country like Burma nothing is shocking.
We did make vague attempts to visit the new capital city, Pyinmana - we ... read more
Asia » Burma » Yangon Region » Bago 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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It may look like we've given up on the travels, but there will be more.... one day.
Left the UK in the mid 1990's with plans for a year or so of exploring. Finally made it home again eleven years later, only to set off again soon after. Got lost along the way with a couple of years travelling in Asia, a year living, working & travelling to all corners of Australia & the rest travelling & later living & getting married in New Zealand.
Highlights in no particular order include; Syria (x2) , Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Nicaragua, China (x2), Burma (x3), Viet... full info