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Tag Archives: Burma

Shwe In Dein, Inle, Burma

Weekly Photo Challenge: Infinite

October 13, 2013by Too Mutch For Words 12 Comments

“He who has seen one cathedral ten times has seen something; he who has seen ten cathedrals once has seen but little; and he who has spent half an hour […]

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Burma, Destinations, Myanmar, Photography, Religion & Spirituality, Southeast Asia, Weekly Photo Challenge
Political posters, Kalaw, Burma

Where Will You Be On Election Day?

November 4, 2012by Too Mutch For Words 2 Comments

“Do not be afraid,” Kyaw insisted, gesturing at my camera.  “You are a guest, it’s ok.” The construction crew of a nearby building paused to watch the repeated flash.  It […]

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Burma, Destinations, Development, History & Politics, Myanmar, Southeast Asia
MGS Beverages, Rangoon- Burma

Will Coke in Burma really ‘Open Happiness’?

September 24, 2012by Too Mutch For Words 2 Comments

In Burma, guilt used to taste a lot like fermented lemon moonshine.  Quench, the local soft drink, came in dusty, recycled bottles; often, filling in space previously labeled for Star […]

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Burma, Choices & Philosophies, Destinations, Development, Kingdom of Tonga, Myanmar, Southeast Asia
Buddhists don't say goodbye

Buddhists Don’t Say Goodbye

August 3, 2012by Too Mutch For Words 4 Comments

Si La Nanda folded his hands across his elbows. “We say ‘see you later.’ Because we do not know we will meet again. ‘Goodbye?’ Then we do not meet. But ‘see you later’? Yes, maybe…”

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Burma, Cultural Etiquette, Explore, Myanmar, Religion & Spirituality, Southeast Asia
School building, Mae Hong Son, Thailand

Thanaka Cheeks: The Impact of Burmese Refugees in Thailand’s Land of Smiles

July 29, 2012by Too Mutch For Words 4 Comments

It was not how I expected to spend my last English class: clustered into a darkened bedroom with the students, watching Korean Pop TV on mute, and anxiously hoping Thai […]

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Burma, Destinations, Myanmar, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Volunteering
"Long neck Karen", Ban Nai Soi- Thailand

Thailand’s Long Neck Tribes

July 16, 2012by Too Mutch For Words 1 Comment

Within seconds, my collarbone started burning from the weight of the metal necklace.  8 rings, fused together into a decorative cuff, pushed my chin up.  Swallowing took effort. “Hurry up, […]

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Burma, Destinations, Fashion, Myanmar, Southeast Asia, Thailand
Tachileik, Myanmar- border crossing

Burma or Myanmar: What’s in a name?

July 5, 2012by Too Mutch For Words 4 Comments

Living within one hour’s walk from the Thai border, my students (Karenni refugees from Burma) refer to their homeland simply as “inside.”  The word conjures images of a mysterious location, […]

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Burma, Destinations, Language, Myanmar, Thailand

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Like a lot of foreign destinations, my last name's often mispronounced - so friends call me 'Mutch.' You can call me the same, as you explore this library of travel books, movies and music: all the things that move us through the aisles of this big, wide world! Check-outs expected, exploration intended...

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