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- By Erin Grinnell
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Tourism in Burma is on the rise and it's not hard to see why—the land is diverse and beautiful and feels undiscovered. But there are serious ethical issues associated with travel to this country.
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There is much confusion regarding the official name of this South-East Asian country: some call it Burma, others Myanmar. So what is the official name of the country? Well, it depends...
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Drugs, Democracy and Violence: A brief history of Burma
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Zimbabwe is a stunning southern African country of sparkling lakes, forested mountains, abundant wildlife and fertile land. Unfortunately, these are not the reasons that the country and its president, Robert Mugabe have been in the news so frequently over the past few years.
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- By Liane Cerminara
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Why you should consider a pre-trip shot in the arm.
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- By Jeff Minthorn
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Doctors Without Borders Canada founder, Dr. Richard Heinzl has travelled to 75 countries (and counting.) He speaks with Verge about living life adventurously.
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- By Dr. Mark Wise
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There are tons of bugs out there. So how do you avoid getting bitten and other unpleasant side effects? Dr. Mark Wise has a few suggestions.
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- By Dr. Mark Wise
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Dr. Mark Wise dispels some common malaria myths. Essential reading if you're heading to the tropics!
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