Myanmar Emerging: First Impressions of a Country Opening Up
After many years of isolation, Myanmar – often described as a land of “blood, gold and dreams” – is emerging fast. History, religion and culture run deep, and there is a new enthusiasm for trade, enterprise and openness. Tensions remain as the country works out its identity after decades of military rule, but there is […]
Myanmar – land of blood, dreams and gold
As a break from skiing, I’m heading for a photography project and thinking of warmer climes to improve the mood; so I feel very fortunate to be getting to explore the fascinating country of Myanmar / Burma for the next few weeks. Taking a few notes from Richard Cockett’s excellent book on “The Changing face […]