Peace and War in Arcadia: A day in the Mountains in Shan State

I had planned for a 1-day tour in the mountain villages around Hsi Paw. I did not expect to go into an area with an ongoing armed conflict and at the same time one of the most paradisiac places I have ever been. This was the day I fell in love with Myanmar. The people I met during this day would like you to know their story.... Please click to read and see more.

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November 15, 2018

New country – new game: a first glance into Myanmar

On October 3, I flew from Jakarta to Yangoon, I changed my address from Indonesia to Myanmar. You are in Asia and might be tempted to think it's similar anyway. And then you get on board of a plane, cross borders, change visa – and suddenly things feel VERY different. Different country, different game. Here are my impressions after my first days in Myanmar – and inevitably some undue comparisons with my first home country in Asia - Indonesia. Click to read more ...

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October 11, 2018