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eTN Inbox: The Struggle to engage Myanmar

Myanmar

eTN Inbox: The Struggle to engage Myanmar

Predictably, the stance taken by Danish Development Minister Ulla Tørnæs put the cat among the pigeons in Denmark recently when she dared to suggest that perhaps sanctions weren’t working, and tha

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Malikha Lodge in Burma’s Northern Kachin State offers luxury wilderness experience

Assists Hill Tribes And Sustainable Tourism

Malikha Lodge in Burma’s Northern Kachin State offers luxury wilderness experience

By eTN

The folks who staff the guest experience at a remote luxury lodge in northern Burma come from nearby hill tribe villages. These villages provide guides for half-day and longer treks.

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eTN Inbox: Letter from Yangon

Myanmar

eTN Inbox: Letter from Yangon

Following our first update on the 15th May on the Balloons over Bagan / Malikha Lodge cyclone relief fund, I would like to take this opportunity to update you.

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Burma bans top Western journalist, deports another

Burma

Burma bans top Western journalist, deports another

By JIM ANDREWS

The Burmese regime on Sunday banned the prominent Swedish author and journalist Bertil Lintner from accompanying a Swedish government delegation to Rangoon.

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Government to monitor Putao tourists

Putao

Government to monitor Putao tourists

New Delhi – Travel and tour companies are confused following a government edict restricting who may serve as tour guides for trips to Putao in northern Burma.

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Burma lures tourists with reopening of ancient palace

Myanmar

Burma lures tourists with reopening of ancient palace

In an attempt to entice tourists to the military-ruled country, Burma's Ministry of Culture has reopened the Thiri Zeya Bumi Bagan Golden Palace. The palace—whose reconstruction began several years ago—is one of the most impressive remnants of the ancient city of Bagan, which flourished as a Buddhist center from the 11th to the 13th ... read more