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Have any of you traveled to Myanmar in recent years. I was wondering if we should consider some form of International Travel Insurance when planning our trip. I am not sure if my Health Insurance will cover me if I need medical care in this area. Do you guys think this is a good idea? Do you all recommend traveling to Myanmar? Any tips… Continue

I have been to the Philippines several times. I originally went there to meet my pen pals 12 years ago, when you actually had to write a physical letter to communicate with someone there. I did not find my one true lasting sweetheart, sad to say, although the ladies I met were certainly attractive and charming. So I continue going there because I have friends and connections there now, and I love the place. I would like to start a business there possibly with some Filipino/Filipina friends. I re… Continue

When you tell people you’re going to Suriname, most have no clue what part of the world you’re referring to. Many erroneously think it’s a country in Africa, or a remote island. In fact, Suriname is a tropical country on the north coast of South America, nestled in between Guyana (to th… Continue

Travel is a fantastic way to open ones mind. If you set out on your journey of exploration with preconceived answers and expected observations, you will not benefit from the knowledge born of the experience. You don’t always need to leave your neighborhood to gain the same benefits… Continue

If you’ve ever had to sit through an extended layover at an airport, waiting for a connecting flight, you’ll soon learn that an airport can be a very boring place to pass the time. On a recent trip to Indonesia, I had to deal with a nine hour layover in Japan immediately following… Continue

Lombok, one of the 17,508 islands that make up the country of Indonesia, is often referred to as the “unspoiled Bali.” While only 25 miles away from Bali, Lombok feels like a completely different world. Less touristy, and still a little rough around the edges, this island in t… Continue

Founded almost 1000 years ago, Marrakesh is located in the central region of Morocco, set against the snow-capped High Atlas Mountains. Once an oasis on the camel caravan trade, Marrakesh, a unique blend of African and Moroccan cultures, is still a bit rough around the e… Continue

Cambodia, located in Southeast Asia, borders Thailand on the west and northwest, Laos on the northeast, Vietnam on the east and southeast, and the Gulf of Thailand on the south. The geography of Cambodia is dominated by the Mekong River and the Tonlé Sap ("the fresh water lake"), a… Continue

Sana'a at night ©2008 Chi Modu Located below Saudi Arabia at the very bottom of the Arabian Peninsula, the Republic of Yemen is one of the Arab world’s poorest countries, but rich in ways that defy the imagination. Sana’a, the capital of Yemen, is both the fastest growing and… Continue

The sights and sounds you’ll experience in the streets of Sana’a are a constant reminder that you’re not in Kansas anymore, Dorothy. The typical Yemeni man wears a full-length shirtdress belted at the waist, sandals, a headscarf, and a Western-style blazer (which they sell near… Continue