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Burma: An Introduction

In the West, the first thing that “Burma” generally brings to mind these days is a notoriously oppressed place.  For that reason, most people likely imagine it as an unstable place to visit, when in fact the parts of the … Continue reading

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The Cost of Living

I’ve been here in Vientiane over a week and it’s been interesting to discover which things are drastically cheaper than at home in the US and which are comparably priced.  The currency here is the kip, and 1 dollar roughly … Continue reading

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