Female monks at their devotions

Election Night Special

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November 25th 2015
We were feeling sad to be leaving India - a malaise that was lightened pretty quickly by the immense amount of free gin we took advantage of on our flight out. This was one of those decisions that seemed like a good idea at the time, and less of a good idea when we arrived in Bangkok just in time for the hangover to hit, then had to spend 6 hours trying to sleep on benches in one airport followed ... read more

Asia » Burma » Mandalay Region

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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