Personal Views

Here you can find a range of articles on the Burma debate, submitted by Burma experts, campaigners, academics, travellers and those who simply care about Burma. Please select an article from the list.

The Burma Dilemma

 

Lonely Roads to Freedom

 

A German Backpacker's Experience in Burma

 

Behind the Bamboo Curtain

 

Can boycott really improve the situation in Burma?

 

Did anyone think I shouldn't be there?

 

Travellers Tales

 

One Tourist's Account

 

BBC News - Have your Say. Should People Visit Burma?

On 19th June, 2006, the BBC asked readers to have their say regarding travel to Burma. This is what readers came up with:

Burma, wat doe je er mee?

Our first non-English article. If you'd like to upload an article in your native tongue, please send through to us (with an English translation please).

"...Put on a happy face. The face of Myanmar"

 

Running in Burma

A popular Spanish runner recently visited Burma. Here is his account in Spanish.