Southeast Asia: A Beginner’s Guide
“I haven’t traveled much. Where should I go?”
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Filed Under: Southeast Asia, Travel by: Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott
61 Comments | 8 September 2010
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Visiting Burma: How To Do It Responsibly
While reading Nicholas Kristof’s opinion piece on Burma (Myanmar) last month I was consumed by a rush of memories – conversations and images from of our month-long visit there last year. My comment on his article shares my views regarding the effectiveness of international sanctions in changing the behaviors of the military government (junta). I also address whether or not travel to Burma helps or hurts ordinary people.
I felt there was more to say about the junta and life for ordinary Burmese. But I looked back at a perspective piece we wrote last year – Myanmar, Where Hope Dies Last? – and realized that we already covered the reality and challenges that Burmese people face on a daily basis. We also explained at length why we are glad to have traveled there.
However, we continue to field questions from readers who are interested in traveling to Burma but remain unsure. We’ve already discussed what to do, see and eat there.
So here are a few thoughts regarding your decision to visit, what you might encounter while applying for a visa, safety concerns, and how to travel responsibly when you are in-country. Continue Reading »
Filed Under: Burma (Myanmar), Southeast Asia, Travel by: Audrey Scott
14 Comments | 3 March 2009
Two Years On, What Have We Learned?
There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.
– Jawaharlal Nehru
The second anniversary of the beginning of our travels passed in December. We use this milestone as an opportunity to answer the oft posed question: “What have you learned from this journey?” Continue Reading »
Article Series - Personal Growth Through Travel
Filed Under: Personal Growth, Perspectives, Travel by: Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott
39 Comments | 9 January 2009
