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Myanmar is a country of devout Buddhist tradition, beautiful beaches, winding rivers and golden pagodas as far as the eye can see. With a plethora of historical and cultural sites, and its close proximity to Thailand, India and China, Myanmar is a perfect addition to a tour of Southeast Asia, or a wonderful choice as a single gay travel destination.
While Myanmar may not have a visible LGBT culture or community and may not seem like a gay vacation hotspot; however, this land that has remained largely untouched and has retained its strong culture, spirituality and tradition is an ideal travel and vacations destination for a spiritual awakening or renewal. Myanmar is rather affordable and is one of the few locations in the world where visitors can see village life in Asia as it has been for over 100 years.
Visiting Myanmar on an individual gay vacation is possible; however it is not without its difficulties. Because of this, participating in a gay travel tour may be the best way to see this beautiful land, while avoiding the hassles of navigating the complexities of visiting a nation that is currently under stringent military rule. Traveling in Myanmar can be a bit tricky when foreigners are only allowed to enter through certain borders, but must exit through others, many areas are restricted and do not allow visitors, foreigners will find no ATMs for getting cash, but also cannot use their credit or debit cards, and the exchange rates are much better on the black market than through official money exchangers. There are also many more intricacies involved in successful Myanmar travel vacations, which is why opting for gay vacations organized through tour groups with tour guides that are well-versed in traveling in Myanmar is the best way to visit this country.
A gay vacation or tours through Myanmar can include shopping for crafts in village markets, communing with locals dressed in traditional costume and make-up, exploring centuries-old monasteries, taking a river cruise on the Irrawaddy, strolling the shores of Inle Lake, and standing in awe before the Shwedagon Pagoda. Anyone who visits Myanmar on gay tours
is sure to find that the residents are welcoming and warm, and that Myanmar is one of the safest travel destinations in the world.
Witnessing the grandeur of Mount Popa and the 4,000 sacred stupas on the plains of Bagan, or taking in the sights in Mandalay or Yangon, gay holidays
through Myanmar is a once in a lifetime experience that is sure to create many lifelong memories and a strong desire to return again and again.
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