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This black travel movement is no joke. We’re here to travel the world in record numbers like never before. Check out social media and you’ll find us enjoying ourselves in Miami, wandering the streets of Cartagena, eating weird food in Bangkok, or relaxing in the endless blue waters of Zanzibar – after a while, you Start feeling like you’ve seen it all, until you see a gem you didn’t even know existed.
Myanmar is a destination that travelers to Asia tend to overlook. It’s surrounded by more popular destinations like Thailand and China, so it’s been a bit of a mystery — until now.
Every day more and more globetrotters, like Liberian native Celia (@findingmutanu), are discovering the wonders of Myanmar and introducing its beauty to the world. If you’ve been looking for a different way to travel, Celia’s photographic tours, along with our exclusive guide, have everything you need to know about your new favorite holiday spot. enjoy!
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welcome to myanmar
Formerly known as Burma, Myanmar is unlike any place you’ve ever known. Bordered by India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Laos and China, Myanmar is a multi-ethnic country with dazzling pagodas and a vibrant culture just waiting to be explored. While it’s still relatively new in the travel scene, tourists are finding that November to February is the best time to visit for the weather, and affordability is still the name of the game, with $1 equaling 1,510.98 kyat.
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Sweet dream
Although still relatively unexplored in the travel world, you can still find a good range of accommodation options. An urban oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Strand Yangon is the perfect home away from home.
Photo credit: Yangon Grandstand
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single kitchen
Unlike its more well-known neighbours, Myanmar and its cuisine have remained a mystery to tourists for more than 50 years. Tasty Bazaar is a fusion of Southeast Asian flavors and ingredients – you’re sure to discover new flavors with every bite! Be sure to try popular traditional dishes such as Burmese curry, Nangyi thoke (dried noodles) and Nga htamin (fish rice).
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pagoda princess
Food tours, hot air balloon rides, secret waterfalls and more await you upon arrival in Myanmar. One activity that should definitely be on your bucket list is visiting Hsinbyume Pagoda, an impressive pure white pagoda in Myanmar’s Sagaing region on the west bank of the Ayeyarwady River.
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