Betelnut, Onions, Babies and Me
“Is it true that you’re stuffed into public transport with too many people, chickens and babies in your lap? Just like you see in the movies?” my Dad asked. No, […]
Category Archives: Myanmar
Language Lesson #1: Burmese
“Mingala ba” = A Burmese greeting, roughly meaning “An auspicious day to you!” It can be used at any hour and will freeze children with startled laughter. Also a good […]
How to Get Scammed: Burmese Style
Never shopped on the foreign black market before? Don’t know how to pick out back-alley kidneys, or make other dark & dangerous purchases? Here are a few tips on how […]
Skills The Western World Has Lost: A List of Stereotypes
On the S. East Asian road for five months now, I’ve noticed a number of skills and talents that we – the so-called “Western World” – are greatly, sadly, lacking; […]
Too Mutch For Words 