One of the many smaller pagodas surrounding the main Pagoda

YANGON, MYANMAR, HOME OF THE SHWEDAGON PAGODA

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February 9th 2018
From Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a short 3 hour flight to Yangon. We had a reservation at the Pickled Tea Hostel, which was highly recommended by a friend who stayed there last year. A new facility, clean, bright & friendly, we were able to secure a room for two. After a short night, we set off to see the sights. Our first intention was to familiarize ourselves with our neighborhood. It reminded me of ... 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