Earth Day, April 22: A Question for Developing Countries
Over 170 countries celebrate this day of advocacy and action: does Burma? I don’t know. Inside the country, this was a common sight: Mounds of garbage that showed no indication […]
Category Archives: Burma
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, […]
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 