Burma (Myanmar): Articles, Programs, Blogs, Travel Resources

Kaelyn leaves a life of comfort behind—again.
After 15 years, Aung San Suu Kyi’s call for a tourism boycott has been lifted. But debate around travelling in Burma remains relevant.
Tourism in Burma is on the rise and it's not hard to see why—the land is diverse and beautiful and feels undiscovered. But there are serious ethical issues associated with travel to this country.
There is much confusion regarding the official name of this South-East Asian country: some call it Burma, others Myanmar. So what is the official name of the country? Well, it depends...
June 22, 2009

Backgrounder: Burma

Drugs, Democracy and Violence: A brief history of Burma
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