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To Make A Noise - The Story of Bells

The word bell comes from an Anglo-Saxon word meaning "to bellow" or to "make a noise." Bells in war and peace, fire and flood, have long been useful because their voices could be heard far and wide....

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The Ranong to Myanmar Visa Run

Under present visa regulations in Thailand as from December 2008 visitors coming over a land border must leave the country every fifteen days to avoid falling foul of the law. Thailand borders onto several...

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Myanmar, Suu Kyi again in jail

The opposition leader in Myanmar (formerly Burma), Aung San Suu Kyi, has been charged for violating the house arrest at the unauthorized visit of an American to her residence and her trial will begin May 18....

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A little girl in Mandalay67

Top 10 Tips For Myanmar(Burma) Travel

A little girl in Mandalay 1) You MUST fly in and out of Burma – no overland travel is permitted at all. The best deals are out of Bangkok with AirAsia.com – S and I were able to fly roundtrip for about...

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Children of War: Kid Patriots

 Since September 11, 2001, Independence Day in the United States has been especially poignant.  Therefore, following the most horrific terrorist attacks in our nation's history, a growing patriotism swept...

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Memories with the Myanmar guy

The tragedy in Myanmar that killed and injured a lot of people was really sad. It's not nice to hear people getting homeless and the place they call their home got devastated. This horrifying calamity reminded...

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The rectangular stamp to the top right is the 'in' stamp and gives the date you must leave. The Tri-angular stamp is the one you get when you leave.73

The Thailand Visa Exempt Stamp

When I first arrived in Thailand at Bangkok airport a few years ago my passport was stamped, giving me leave to stay for thirty days. I thought I had a visa but learned a little later that what I actually...

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My route74

Travel with Hafeez: Myanmar - Part II

After staying for two days at Mandalay, I was ready to move. Generally, I do not stay at one place longer than two to three days. Some make fun of me for such a rapid travel. But it is the only way to see a...

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Monalisa, a masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci68

One, Two, Three: SMILE!!!

Whenever I see a child frowning or with a sad face, I become disturbed also. I am thinking many things; maybe the child is hungry or the mother or father are working or his/her toys are missing or somebody...

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Mandalay Hill52

Mandalay

Mandalay is the second largest city in Myanmar (Burma). Mandalay was one a capital and had an important role in British colonial rule. Before that, it was the home of the palace of the King of Burma. The...

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