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Photo Essay: A Peek Into Burmese Culture

A young Burmese girl with "thanaka"

Each country has its own quirks, but because we are often introduced to them via popular media, we are not as shocked when we see them first-hand. Consider, however, a country whose freedom of the press has been severely restricted in the past and is only starting to abandon censorship. This leaves the rest of […]

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When in Thai…

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Etiquette and other cultural habits of Thailand may have already been mentioned, but it’s always good to review! When traveling to foreign lands it’s important to respect the culture and to fit in as much as possible to avoid problems. How would you feel if a visitor in your country disrespected your culture? Exactly! You […]

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