Returning to Yangon, Myanmar, amid political upheaval, a former resident retraces old paths beneath the Shwedagon Pagoda, confronting the repercussions of the 2021 military coup and reflecting on what–if anything–has …
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A traveler in Myanmar experiences the endless and warm-hearted hospitality of the locals via a friendly young guide. May was a vision of grace in her longyi (traditional dress of …
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At a refugee camp on the border of Thailand and Myanmar, a writer seeks redemption. “Happy Thingyan!” someone shouts. Splat! Thwack! Just seconds after arriving at the refugee camp, I’m …
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A night train from Yangon to Mandalay provides a snapshot into how it feels to travel in Burma / Myanmar in 2016 as the country prepares for a tourist boom. …
