At this point in my life, I have made most of my friends through school or college. In those environments, I was surrounded by people of my own age, with similar interests, and we were required to spend a lot of time together. We lived near each other and saw each othe…
Sky’s the Limit
As I’ve begun learning more and reflecting on my experiences so far, there is one subject that I think about a lot. This is the issue of being an expat. Where is the balance between connecting with the local culture and holding on to comforts from back home? Yangon is…
Beyond Yangon
Once you see Yangon, you have… absolutely not seen Myanmar. Yangon is a strange anomaly compared to the rest of the country. It’s fun to explore the city (I’ll soon post more about my escapades), but the real Myanmar experience lies beyond. On a daily basis, I actually…
Proximity Welcome
Moving to a new place is always an adventure. In my case, things didn’t get off to the smoothest start. (But don’t worry, I’m loving every second of it now!) Although Proximity has organized the visa paperwork for many foreign staff in the past, when I landed in Yangon…