Comments on: Mobile Working in Myanmar Summary

by: Kirsty

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:00:55 +0000

The tourism boycott is something everyone should look into and then make an informed decision about. I was happy I decided to go. Many people are desperate for tourists to return and lots of people who aren’t involved in the tourist industry at all feel the same way. At least the people I spoke to. I’ve got no idea if the boycott is makng a difference… it certainly won’t if people like me ignore it and go anyways and I’m conscious of that. I think people need to research the issues and, if they decide to go, find ways to spend their money responsibly.

I’ve heard great things about Syria and can’t wait to go there. I keep getting the idea of studying Arabic in Damascus in my head so maybe I’ll end up there for awhile, who knows.

by: Francoise

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:15:00 +0000

I agree, it is a tough call. The tourism boycott has been going on for years now. Is it working, or making a difference politically?

Myanmar pops up in the news on occasion, not often enough I think. First hand reports like these help fill in the blanks.

I was in Syria back in 2001 (post 9/11). Friendliest, most welcoming people I’ve ever met. Though, I also struggled with that country’s monitored (and crappy) internet and whispered conversations with locals who didn’t want to be overheard. I don’t regret going.

by: Working Nomad

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:51:44 +0000

Overall it sounds like a place more for travellers than working nomads. Having crap internet would be a real issue for me.

There is also the ’should I go there?’ argument, after the democratic lady who was voted in and now under house arrest pleaded to tourists not to go to Burma.

It’s a tough call if the people are so nice!

by: Francoise

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:53:14 +0000

Sounds like a good place to visit if you want to unplug.

I’ve been following your blog for a couple of months now and really appreciate all the insight and advice you share with your readers.