by Calvin Sun | Aug 1, 2011 | Lessons Learned, Myanmar, Summer 2011: From the Middle East to North Korea
Flickr is banned here. That means no photos of Bagan until I try to upload again somewhere around Lake Inle tomorrow. 🙁 Stephanie and I have momentarily parted ways; she’s currently hanging out a little southeast at Lake Inle for 2 days while I’m here in...
by Calvin Sun | Jul 31, 2011 | Border Crossing, Lessons Learned, Mo' Money Mo' Problems, Myanmar, Mythbusters, Summer 2011: From the Middle East to North Korea, What Dreams May Come
Well, I’m finally here. Although this isn’t my first time officially in Myanmar, I’m actually exploring the country for more than a day this time. A few myths about Myanmar that are well, actually true (I learned them all the hard way): There...
by Calvin Sun | May 10, 2011 | Getting that VISA, Lessons Learned, Mo' Money Mo' Problems, Myanmar, Pre-travel Preparations
I was just about to snail mail my visa application to the Myanmar Embassy in Washington D.C. until I realized that one of their permanent missions/consulates in NYC was only 2 blocks away from where I live. AWESOME. Thinking it was going to be a simple endeavor,...
by Calvin Sun | Jun 25, 2010 | Epiphanies on the Road, How Did You Do That?, Myanmar, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India, Thailand
So we did it. Any concerned mommy and daddy of the Western world would wag their finger at their little ‘uns for even entertaining the idea of a trip into Myanmar. Why? It’s one of the most secluded police states in the world, run by a military junta, and...
by Annah Kim | Jun 25, 2010 | Myanmar, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India
You can obtain a day-pass into the Burmese town of Myareddy from the Thailand Mae Sot, Tak border for 600 Thai Bhat. We made an early trip over and here are a few videos from the excursion. Crossing the Border: Burmese Neighborhood: Burmese...
