Truths and Myths about Travelling in Myanmar

The Truths and Myths about Travelling in Myanmar   To visit or not to visit Myanmar.. seems to be the growing topic. The political issues are becoming more talked about, sometimes stopping travellers from visiting this unique and beautiful country. When I first started researching Myanmar a few years back.. I was mindblown. The more I read,

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Myanmar – The Golden Rock

One of the three main religious sites in Myanmar is the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda known more as the Golden Rock. It’s also a well known pilgrimage destination. Believed by many that the rock is standing on a strand of the Buddha’s hair, being so powerful that just a glimpse at it can inspire you to become

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Hello Burma / Myanmar

After considering visiting Myanmar for the past few months, I have finally taken the plunge and did it. Hello Burma / Myanmar   The main thing keeping me from visiting sooner was the ‘travelling solo’ part. Now, as much as this does not bother me usually, Myanmar is less developed than Thailand for example –

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