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This section provides detailed information about what Voices for Burma deem to be the positive and negative impacts of travel, our guidelines for responsibly visiting Burma and travel advice.

The Positive and Negative Impacts of Tourism
Whether or not individuals and groups are pro or against tourism to Burma, the terms ‘positive impacts’ and ‘negative impacts’ are punctuated throughout literature and debate. But what does it actually mean? What are positive and negative impacts of tourism to Burma? We at VFB perceive the below list as positive and negative impacts that tourists can realistically have on Burma, the Burmese, their culture and environment.
Guidelines for Visitors
 
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How to Visit Burma
In Transitions Abroad, journalist Shaughn McArthur gives tips on How to Visit Burma, minimising the effects of your stay.