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[Nowhere Man]

Is it immoral to visit a country under a dictatorship?

I do understand that Burma is more of a junta-like group (rather than one Saddam-like individual), but is that a factor in your travel plans?

And, of course, where do you draw the line? If you do?

Just curious.

[Tiger Beer]

for me, i'd go to myanmar.

[Paji eh Wong]

I was looking at it, but haven't gone yet.

It's now possible to just pay for your visa and travel via private industries. The money goes into the hands of regular people.

I'd like to go.

[Ya-ta Boy]

[Butterfly]

Burma is, by all accounts, an absolutely amazing place to visit. It costs money to go there, there is an entry fee I believe, but whilst travelling as long as one is careful that money is going to real people, then most of what you spend will not support the regime. I am told it is a truly unspoiled destination, with maginificent temples everywhere, and amazing, interesting people. Also there is huge change there, it seems the regime cannot hold out much longer, my friend who went said that people were openly challenging the guards in front of foreign visitors. A good time to go to an amazing place I think. I hope to go in January.

[bucheon bum]

butterfly, I wouldn't hold my breath. I have a feeling the junta will be there for awhile; at least that's the impression I got from reading a few articles in the economist recently. When did your friend visit? After the latest crackdown? (which was about a year or two ago i think).

[Butterfly]