Comments on: Burma: The Greatest Hits

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:21:24 +0000

I visited almost the same places as you did, they were stunning, yet I didn’t fall in love with the country like so many people do. Maybe I had high expectations or just like in your trip, it was just too hot to do much. I wish I had done the trek though, looks wonderful; worth the effort…

By: Amanda Slavinsky

Amanda Slavinsky — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 14:06:25 +0000

Definitely go while you’re in Korea! I’m pretty sure you can get the visa in Seoul now, too! And yes, trekking with asthma is not fun. I was puffing on my inhaler quite a bit…

By: Ceri

Ceri — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 14:48:32 +0000

Wow. Burma has always been pretty high on the list of places I want to visit but now you’ve just made me want to go there all the more.

Good on you for the trek. I think asthma, poor fitness and flat feet always make me so nervous about doing those sorts of things. Some incredible photos taken by you though.

By: Amanda Slavinsky

Amanda Slavinsky — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:39:42 +0000

Thanks Ashley! Yeah, I really enjoyed watching Anthony Bourdain is Burma after I’d visited. It was fun to see him visit a bunch of places I’d recently been.

By: Amanda Slavinsky

Amanda Slavinsky — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:39:05 +0000

I still don’t really know how I feel about Burma. I don’t have strong feelings either way. I wouldn’t go out of my way to recommend it, but I wouldn’t dissuade others from going if there are in the area. The trek, for me, was a highlight of my whole 4 months in SE Asia which is probably why I didn’t dislike the country THAT much…

By: Amanda Slavinsky

Amanda Slavinsky — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:37:47 +0000

Yes, accommodation prices have gone up. A lot. And there are now ATMs and wifi is everywhere. I’m glad to hear it sounds the same as a few years ago, for the most part.

…and that is exactly why I skipped the bike ride and had someone drive me there I just couldn’t go through it after the trek…

By: Amanda Slavinsky

Amanda Slavinsky — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:35:13 +0000

Thank you! You will definitely enjoy your time in Burma.

By: Amanda Slavinsky

Amanda Slavinsky — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:34:49 +0000

The visa was REALLY easy to get, you just have to wait in a long line If you fill out the forms and give them everything you need, it shouldn’t be a problem at all. If you want any other info or help, shoot me an email

By: Amanda Slavinsky

Amanda Slavinsky — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:34:05 +0000

Korea had some of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever seen. Lovely over the mountains and apartment buildings in Seoul. And really, the temples of Burma were the best I’ve seen anywhere!

By: Sally

Sally — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 04:25:45 +0000

Sounds wonderful. I also love watching the sunsets in Korea, though now that it’s winter, they’re a bit less than beautiful. I’m glad you had such a great time, the temples look spectacular! (And I’m not a temple kind of girl, either.)