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Earlier this year I had mapped out a pretty adventurous trip. Starting in Dhaka, Bangladesh I was planning on travelling up through Northeast India and into the Naga Hills of Myanmar. I was planning on making between 3-5 radio pieces while adding a few things here and there. Of course, like millions of others my travel plans were ruined thanks to COVID19 and its aftermath.

While I didn't get to pursue my dream this time, I still managed to fly to Dhaka for one day and fly out. This crazy little trip happened in the short window that existed before everyone knew COVID was going to completely change the way we live. I flew out at 11 am on March 13, 2020. If I had flown out at 11 am on March 14, I wouldn't have gone. If my flight had been scheduled even just a few hours later, I might not have gone. As it stands, I did fly out and spent roughly 20 hours in Bangladesh. Probably the only international trip I will make in 2020.

I have always loved travelling and I thought with COVID, I would have a harder time accepting this new reality, but so far I have enjoyed not making plans and just being in the moment.

Music for this episode comes from Blue Dot Sessions.

Some of the story ideas I was working on:

A visit to the Whistling Village of Khongtong:

https://tourmynortheastindia.com/2018/08/24/the-whistling-village-of-khongtong/

I was planning on documenting the Naga Hill tribes with an 8 day trek in Myanmar:

https://www.myanmarhighlandsecoadventure.com/destination/the-naga-hills/

My friend Jewel works at Royal Bengal Tours and was helping me organise my trips around Bangladesh. If you are interested in visiting Bangladesh, I would highly recommend reaching out to him.

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