tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575536919043062792.post6712261663478196775..comments2023-08-06T06:37:36.726-07:00Comments on The Blond travels: I haven't been to Burma yet, and this is what I know already! Jo (The Blond)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16595663834614027883noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575536919043062792.post-15692675437005993582012-12-30T06:55:10.084-08:002012-12-30T06:55:10.084-08:00Wonderful! I will post some information as soon as...Wonderful! I will post some information as soon as I can. The Blond https://www.blogger.com/profile/14448057005364160295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575536919043062792.post-34525841822535629912012-12-30T01:13:06.926-08:002012-12-30T01:13:06.926-08:00Great tips, research and advise, and comments here...Great tips, research and advise, and comments here. I am planning to go in Feb 2013 too, so look forward to reading more of your planning and your adventures!Tashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12852274995696256872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575536919043062792.post-2719408931330250922012-11-30T00:10:08.984-08:002012-11-30T00:10:08.984-08:00Thank you. I will try to update the blog when I...Thank you. I will try to update the blog when I'm there!The Blond https://www.blogger.com/profile/14448057005364160295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575536919043062792.post-17831879000956183862012-11-29T12:48:36.634-08:002012-11-29T12:48:36.634-08:00One place where being close to clueless about poli...One place where being close to clueless about politics is a benefit I guess! I would love to see Burma. Hope it's everything you hope it will be and more!Arianwenhttp://www.beyondblighty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575536919043062792.post-53578511865761245992012-11-26T07:46:10.863-08:002012-11-26T07:46:10.863-08:00You're right! It is still the off the beaten t...You're right! It is still the off the beaten track place. It will be a journey of a life time to me. <br />I will have a new post soon from a person who lives there. I hope you will visit back soon to read it.The Blond https://www.blogger.com/profile/14448057005364160295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575536919043062792.post-60984381415951768672012-11-26T07:06:47.519-08:002012-11-26T07:06:47.519-08:00Oh, have fun! I haven't been to Burma before b...Oh, have fun! I haven't been to Burma before but I had a friend (solo female) who went a couple of years back and loved it. To me it's that 'off the beaten track' place that we're all constantly looking for :)Caithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07300055714288324526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575536919043062792.post-74891759189396965922012-11-21T07:02:43.480-08:002012-11-21T07:02:43.480-08:00Thank you for your constructive feedback and for r...Thank you for your constructive feedback and for really useful information. Unfortunately, this is what I found on the internet and in books I read.<br />It will be interesting to check the difference between what people say and what the reality is. The Blond https://www.blogger.com/profile/14448057005364160295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575536919043062792.post-92195668217071259082012-11-21T05:50:32.765-08:002012-11-21T05:50:32.765-08:001) Visa - They don't cancel visa for journalis...1) Visa - They don't cancel visa for journalists anymore. Even blacklisted people are now allowed to enter the country 4) Accommodation - Government does not really own those, most of those belong to cronies. 6) Communication - Internet connection is horrible but you can now get it almost everywhere to stay connected. 8) Please please do forget about spy cliche. It's so 2009. Your blog Chanhttp://whatismyanmar.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575536919043062792.post-28734955976615814322012-11-21T01:24:52.041-08:002012-11-21T01:24:52.041-08:00Yes, it's the best time to go there. Not only ...Yes, it's the best time to go there. Not only because of all the changes, but also because it's not spoiled yet. It's still has its own character. The Blond https://www.blogger.com/profile/14448057005364160295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575536919043062792.post-12660966125256743242012-11-21T01:04:59.658-08:002012-11-21T01:04:59.658-08:00I badly want to go to Burma. Especially now it is ...I badly want to go to Burma. Especially now it is on the up with all the changes the Government has gone through already. I think you are right though in that Burma is still the real Asia.Tammy and Chris on the movehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507959143393742878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575536919043062792.post-32408728130889312932012-11-20T23:59:31.352-08:002012-11-20T23:59:31.352-08:00Thank you, GreenLava. I'm aware of what's ...Thank you, GreenLava. I'm aware of what's happening in the country. If you are concerned by my safety, then please do not worry. Tourist are not allowed to wander outside the touristy spots, and you can only visit the main attractions, which are outside the war zones and are protected. If the unrest is bigger, I'm sure the English embassy will issue a warning and we will cancel our The Blond https://www.blogger.com/profile/14448057005364160295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575536919043062792.post-65763007863053901992012-11-20T23:19:40.357-08:002012-11-20T23:19:40.357-08:00You might want to read this report by BBC and this...You might want to read <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20110150" rel="nofollow">this report by BBC</a> and this <a href="http://www.ibiblio.org/obl/docs/AI-Rohingyas92.htm" rel="nofollow">report by Amnesty International</a> (which dates back 20 years) before committing to the trip.GreenLavahttp://www.bloggersentral.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575536919043062792.post-2167599814644037892012-11-20T13:16:22.492-08:002012-11-20T13:16:22.492-08:00Thanks Aga! many people complain on the connection...Thanks Aga! many people complain on the connection. I guess we grew too comfortable with what we've got.<br />I think I will put some short updates, but will leave the whole story telling to when I get back to Thailand and use my sister's computer and a free wi-fi in the cafes there :)The Blond https://www.blogger.com/profile/14448057005364160295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-575536919043062792.post-58645478778775234572012-11-20T13:04:04.282-08:002012-11-20T13:04:04.282-08:00In my opinion Internet access is not as bad as you...In my opinion Internet access is not as bad as you say, although it's quite a challenge. There are internet cafes, sometimes also in hostels. The speed of connection you can compare to one we had in year 2000. It is good to save your email message from time to time while you write it, as the connection breaks up sometimes.<br />Maybe you will be able to update your blog there :)Aganoreply@blogger.com