Dilemma on the Irrawaddy

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The road to Mandalay is bloody with labor conscripted by the military. That is the reason why Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese opposition leader, discourages tourists from coming to Burma. Those who insist in going should look beyond what they see, which is Myanmar, to appreciate the reality that is Burma.

Travel, Ethical aspects, Military aspects, Myanmar, Totalitarianism

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Passage to Lhasa

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A journey to Tibet reveals insights into the influence of the Chinese and the status of the country's Buddhist theocracy. The Tibetans, generally described as old-fashioned, remain loyal to their religious heritage despite Chinese influences in terms of modernization and trade.

China, Description and travel, Chinese foreign relations, Tibet, Religious aspects, Tibetans, Lhasa, Tibet

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Cruise-boom dilemma

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Recreation, Cruise ships

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