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April 7th, 2014Amanda Pezzaniti0 Comments

My adventure to Burma this past year was amazing. I would like to say that there is nothing that I would change, but there are a few things that I would do differently if I could. On reflection, I would think more about how my packing for Burma.

Until this trip, I had a very bad habit of assuming that everything will sort its self out. I didn't think I have to rush to get bug spray. I presumed that someone will have some to purchase there. Anyway, English bug spray would probably not...

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Exploring Burma

January 13th, 2014Amanda Pezzaniti1 Comment

Having never been anywhere in Asia before, finding out that I was going to be traveling to Burma/Myanmar gave me a mini anxiety attack. I had no idea what to expect and the CNN documentary with Anthony Bourdain that aired in April didn't set my mind at ease. Not only did it confirm all that I had feared the trip would be, it spurred on all my friends, family and coworkers to question my ability to physically survive the entire trip.

In a panic I booked a trip to Singapore,...

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Defining Myanmar

April 10th, 2013JP Klovstad0 Comments

JP fell in love with Myanmar (Burma) three years ago and lives there for part of the year. He now manages and helps run group tours around the country and with years of experience, is the best person to ask about Burma.

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It’s A Jungle Out There

March 25th, 2013Saskia van Waaijenburg0 Comments

Passionate traveller Saskia van Waaijenburg loved Burma when she visited. Here she explains why.