While Myanmar had been closed off to the world for 40 years, it’s easy to see why people are hesitant and unsure about whether to travel there.

During the session, representatives from 21 States Parties selected new World Heritage Sites.

I could hear them laughing behind me as I struggled to get my oversized bag situated and my feet planted on the pedals of the recently rented city bike.

Why I travel: I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. I’ve had a love of travel for a long time.

When you’re outside of the US, the US Embassy is your point-of-contact for assisting you in a variety of situations.