Singapore
We are finally here. After one of the longest trips I ever had (Boston-Tokyo, layover of a couple of hours in Tokyo and Tokyo-Singapore) we made it to this amazing part of the world. Because of the...
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We left our amazing hotel in Singapore very early to go to the airport. Coordinating a group of 25 people and doing the check-in for all of us is not an easy task so we had to be there a bit early to...
View ArticleAnthrax, Elephants, and Economies: Natural Resources in Myanmar
What do anthrax, elephants and the stock market have in common? Not much now, but a lot in the 1800s, when the teak industry in Burma ruled the British Stock Exchange. Teak was critical to building the...
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Here I am. On my flight back to Boston after a great Study Tour, an amazing Optional Trek and a “longer than ideal” way back home (Nagapali-Yangon-Bangkok-Singapore-Tokyo-Los Angeles-Boston) with a lot...
View ArticleGlorious return!
As I suffer from waking up at random hours of the night, and some remaining queasiness, I am happy to be back! There are so many things we take for granted living in the US, such as brushing your teeth...
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Style, Sophistication & the Virtuous Cycle
If any country has a brand, Singapore does. Just like its airline, Singapore represents “style and sophistication.” In Singapore, we had the chance to be students, tourists, and businesspeople all in...
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Beware of snacks!
After leaving Myanmar, six of us went to Bangkok to enjoy two more days in Southeast Asia. We spent lots of time relaxing by the pool, enjoying some cocktails, exploring the palaces, and eating the...
View ArticleTwo Opportunities for Prosperity in Myanmar
As Myanmar emerges from 50 years of economic isolation, there are many avenues for economic growth. In my final blog, I wanted to highlight two: manufacturing and tourism. Manufacturing: While trekking...
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A Look Back at SEA
We have been back from our SEA adventure for about a month, and I am FINALLY going through all of my pictures from the trip. As I looked at the pictures that I took traveling through Singapore and...
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Reflecting on the South East Asia Study Tour
Looking back on our trip to SEA, it is hard to forget Singapore. Singapore is essentially a small country that has transformed itself into an oasis in the middle of a developing countries. After coming...
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