P1020784

Bagan - never heard of it!

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November 16th 2016
Wow - this country has blown me away - from stunning scenery to friendly people and amazing sights. I have to pinch myself and realise how lucky I am to have this opportunity to experience the country that is Myanmar. My fear is that, like other places, tourism will take over and spoil the very thing we come to see. From Mandalay we headed south to Bagan - yes I had never heard of it eithe ... 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