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Paul	Jul 10 2008, 09:42 PM Post #1
Navigator Group: Members Posts: 1321 Joined: 9-November 04 From: Thailand Member No.: 98 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Hi. I picked up a copy of a recent Myanmar Lonely Planet yesterday. As some of you have already figured out, I am usually no great fan of LP publications, but I must say the first number of pages in the Myanmar book were well written and researched and gave a good overview of both sides of the "go or not go" argument. So well done to LP for that. Not sure if the rest of the book is worth anything. But those first few pages were good.

starlagurl	Jul 11 2008, 08:42 AM Post #2
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Well that's good to hear. Did you ever work anything out with Myanmar? I remember you were trying to help out during the cyclone, but I can't remember if you actually ended up going... -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

Paul	Jul 13 2008, 09:27 AM Post #3
Navigator Group: Members Posts: 1321 Joined: 9-November 04 From: Thailand Member No.: 98 Nominate me as a Local Expert	I couldn't get a visa to get into Myanmar. But I did collect some money from friends and buy goods that I got in via other channels and also got some money in to people that were helping. Not a lot, but hopefully helpful.

cactusjoe	Jul 30 2008, 09:25 AM Post #4
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 9-March 08 Member No.: 152453 Nominate me as a Local Expert	QUOTE(Paul @ Jul 13 2008, 10:27 AM) I couldn't get a visa to get into Myanmar. But I did collect some money from friends and buy goods that I got in via other channels and also got some money in to people that were helping. Not a lot, but hopefully helpful. I am going in November. I like the LP series. I am not sure sanctions work as they tend to punish the people not the leaders. I have 2 contacts and will mitigate any $$ going to the military govt by donating to 2 schools

starlagurl	Aug 14 2008, 01:50 PM Post #5
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Good luck joe, you'll have to tell us all about it when you get back. -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

deut2929	Aug 31 2008, 11:40 PM Post #6
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 11-December 07 Member No.: 114108 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Hey guys, I'm going on 3 September 2008. My visa got approved and tickets booked. I think it's easier for Asians to go but my team will be going as tourists instead of relief workers just so it'll be easier for us to get in. Is there any reports you would like me to bring back? I'll be going to the cyclone hit areas too.

Paul	Sep 1 2008, 09:49 AM Post #7
Navigator Group: Members Posts: 1321 Joined: 9-November 04 From: Thailand Member No.: 98 Nominate me as a Local Expert	I'd be interested in hearing anything you have to report and anything you find interesting.

deut2929	Sep 1 2008, 10:49 AM Post #8
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 11-December 07 Member No.: 114108 Nominate me as a Local Expert	QUOTE(Paul @ Sep 1 2008, 09:49 AM) I'd be interested in hearing anything you have to report and anything you find interesting. Yeah!! Wait for me to come back!!!! Will take more pictures this time...

starlagurl	Sep 2 2008, 02:22 PM Post #9
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	I'm interested too, of course. -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

svastika	Sep 22 2008, 02:07 AM Post #10
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 22-September 08 From: Myanmar Member No.: 243258 Nominate me as a Local Expert	hello everybody , i am happy to hear and appreciate your interest on Myanmar's Nargis . i am from Myanamar. Now myanmar Gov opens visa for visitors who wants to visit at those areas through one of the Maynamar agents ( EXOTISMMO ). by connecting that you could visit and help those victims . svastika ( ko ko ) ko.kk.latt@gmail.com Myanmar Tour Guide

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