Comments on: Rangoon Reflections

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:10:42 +0000

@Rob: Thanks. Convenient — I’ll have to check it out one of these days.

By: Rob

Rob — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:05:26 +0000

@Daniel:

Somehow someone managed to put it up on youtube: http://youtu.be/uo-XheH6A6M

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:01:35 +0000

@Rob: Haven't seen Beyond Rangoon. Based on your comment, sounds like I should seek it out. Burma (Myanmar, if you like) is one of my favorite destinations, experiences across our travels. Exceptional people, rich culture, and the more I've traveled in that region, a clear bridge between the South Asian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Having said all that, Thailand is an excellent place to begin your travels in Southeast Asia. Check out that link for more ideas in Southeast Asia. One of the best places to experience (what was once) 3rd world and now features cities and towns at all stages of development, including what looks like the future. @sarah: I agree with you. Of any in the region, Burma might also be the country to change a visitor the most.

By: sarah

sarah — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 06:32:02 +0000

Rob – it’s worth it – i’d suggest make it the first stop! They deserve to get some external iinfo and u will be surprised with the landscape and resilience. I strongly recommend a visit!

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 02:36:54 +0000

Whenever I think about travel to Burma I flash to the 1995 movie “Beyond Rangoon” and then stop thinking about Burma.

Thailand is going to be my first 3rd world country in January. Maybe after a while there I’ll feel bold enough to try Burma.

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:14:48 +0000

@anita: We did visit Myanmar (Burma) already in January 2008 and truly enjoyed our visit. As you wrote, the people are some of the warmest we've met along our journey. You can read from a list of our articles about our visit to Burma here. A couple of Burma/Myanmar photo essays that might be of interest to you: - Burmese people - Burmese food and markets - Burmese landscapes @Sarah: We agree so much with you in how amazing the people are in Burma and how resourceful they are to create things when there is almost nothing to work with. Hope you enjoy your visit and good luck capturing the spirit of the country in your writings about it!

By: sarah

sarah — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:33:10 +0000

OH WOW! It is a beautiful country, amazing people and what nature. The people are out of this world. Making the most of their skills and abilities rather than relying on govt. Will write all about the adventures in a week or so!

By: anita

anita — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:15:28 +0000

try to visit that unique country. Myanmar people are friendly, sweet and simple. There don;t have much crime compare to neighbor countries. If you love the culture, sure you should visit and you will find out the differences.

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:13:28 +0000

@sarah: Glad to hear it. Burma is terrific. Looking forward to hearing about your adventures there.

By: sarah shaikh

sarah shaikh — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:48:09 +0000

hi! visiting next month and this is reassuring! can’t wait to get there!