MyanmarConservation ‘The ones we named are all dead,’ says a villager of the Irrawaddy river mammals, which have become victims of fishing by electrocution By Kayla Walsh June 17, 2017 4:00 PM (UTC+8) Share Tweet Linkedin Print Email Share 0 Comment 0 Drifting down the moonlit Irrawaddy (Ayeyarwady) River in Myanmar, gangs of fishermen drop car batteries into the water. Electrocution, or “shock,” fishing is punishable by hefty fines and years in jail, but that hasn’t deterred these fishermen, who can stun entire schools of fish at once and rake in the profits. Come morning, traditional local fishermen rehearse their dance with the Irrawaddy river dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris). The fishermen rhythmically tap sticks on the side of their canoes and make chattering noises until smooth grey bodies break the surface. The dailyReport Must-reads from across Asia - directly to your inbox With a flick of a dolphin’s flukes, the hunt is … [Read more...] about Last waltz looms for Myanmar’s dolphins and fishermen
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How to pack for a year long trip
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By JADA YUAN The New York Times Mon., July 9, 2018 You know those paisley Vera Bradley duffelss beloved by sorority sisters and grandmas nationwide? I dragged one with me for the first four legs of my impossible, wonderful 52 Places trip because it was the only luggage I owned that fit all the things I thought I needed. It went home just before I left the United States, which made up the first few legs of my trip, along with some 20 pounds of clothes, according to my luggage scale. (I eventually ditched that, too.) Blogs, travel writers, foreign correspondent friends, and flight attendants all gave me great advice, but the past five months of hopscotching through climates and national borders have been figuring out what works for me, with trial — and a ton of error. Here are my most important takeaways on packing and prepping for long-term solo travel. 1. Pick a card. Not just any card. I got so stressed out about packing and starting a new job that I totally … [Read more...] about How to pack for a year long trip
The 23 best road trip movies of all time that are perfect to watch during the summer
caption “Easy Rider.” source Columbia Pictures The summertime is always when most get the itch to set out on the open road and do some traveling. Hollywood has always had a soft spot for road trip movies, and some have become memorable not just for what was shown on screen, but what the spirit of the movie meant for the people who saw them. Take “Easy Rider” for example, whose no-rules approach launched a new way movies were made for decades. Here are 23 road trip movies you should check out before heading on your own adventure: “Almost Famous” (2000) source DreamWorks Cameron Crowe’s love letter to the 1970s rock and roll scene, which he covered as a writer for Rolling Stone, is a fun look at adolescence, fame, and highlights the non-stop grind of a band being “on the road.” “The Blues Brothers” (1980) source Universal John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd play two brothers on a mission from God. Trying to … [Read more...] about The 23 best road trip movies of all time that are perfect to watch during the summer
Survey shows Thais are the most mobile-savvy travellers in Asia
The study, which featured insights from more than 600 adult travellers in Thailand, found that Thais are the most frequent travellers in the region, with an average of 10.1 flights per year, followed by Japanese and Indians.. Conducted on behalf of Brand Expedia by Northstar, the study also revealed that while travel is generally enjoyable, annoying behaviour and unpleasant encounters can quickly ruin good vibes. The survey was conducted online from February 22 to March 19, 2018 across North America, Europe, South America and Asia Pacific using an amalgamated group of best-in-class panels from across 23 countries. On average, Thais take five one-way flights per year, with personal flights accounting for two-thirds of these flights and another third flying for business. Business travel is particularly high in Thailand, Japan and India. Economy class travel predominates, especially for personal trips, though US and Thai business travellers are the most likely to travel in premium … [Read more...] about Survey shows Thais are the most mobile-savvy travellers in Asia
15 ways to get paid to travel the world
Many people dream of traveling the world full-time, but it can seem expensive and out of reach. Luckily, there are ways to make travel cheaper and even profitable if you are willing to think outside of the box and work hard. Some options include teaching English, WWOOFing, travel-blogging, and working on a cruise ship. Traveling the world is a dream for many people. While there are ways to do it cheaper and safer than ever with sharing platforms like Airbnb and Couchsurfing, and more information on budget backpacker travel than could fit an encyclopedia, the cost is still out of reach for most. But what if you could travel and not spend a dime? What if you could even get paid? Many would jump at the opportunity to experience new cultures, traverse through beautiful landscapes, and satisfy their insatiable wanderlust. Luckily there are more ways than ever to travel and get paid. They aren’t easy, most are a lot of … [Read more...] about 15 ways to get paid to travel the world