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, I...
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...
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...
I had been a little worried that so far during this trip, we haven’t been able to share some particularly embarrassing stories. But earlier this afternoon I had a terrible experience with a squat toilet that can be nominated for the stupid award. Set up: At...
