Last updated on July 4th, 2021I wrote about my difficult relationship with South-East Asia in the past, and how even Burma failed to let me have a change of heart. Still, while I would not include Myanmar in the list of my favourite countries (and I know this is very personal and many would disagree) I …
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From Yangon to Dala Township: A Photo Tour
Last updated on July 4th, 2021Thousands people, like small ants, take every day the ferry connecting Yangon with Dala Township, most of them vendors, crossing the river to sell their goods. They arrive at the jetty with baskets and trays, their faces tired, wrinkled by the sun and the hard work. Once aboard, they sit …
The People of Burma: A Photo Essay
Last updated on July 4th, 2021Smiling kids, women at the market or working in the fields, craftsmen making lacquerware objects, monks in the streets and the temples: the people of Burma are usually gentle, often shy, still rooted to their traditions although rapidly changing, perhaps not for the better. They live in difficult conditions and often …
7 Things You Better Know Before Traveling to Burma
Last updated on July 4th, 2021Thanks to the new political course, Burma has become an increasingly popular destination. Many – included me – consider that this is the time to visit as the country is rapidly changing. However, there are 7 tips to prepare your trip to Burma. 1. Myanmar is expensive Not in absolute …