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Myanmar 2019 Solo Traveler Budget
I spent less than expected in Myanmar even though there was a lack of dorm rooms. Fellow travelers were overly dramatic about the costs of things to do in the country. I admit, it would have been a lot more expensive alone! The total for my month in Myanmar is $613.91 with an average of $23.61 per day. Big purchases:…
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Thyra Travels: Myanmar 2019: Almost Couldn’t Leave
After a full month in Myanmar, I reluctantly hugged my travel companion, Andrea, goodbye and boarded the plane to Malaysia. Oh Myanmar, how I miss your good energy. I have never before experienced the pure kindness that I did while I was in the country. Both Andrea and I are constantly messaging each other grumbling about people being rude and…
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Laos: Must Try Foods you Need to Know
Oh Laos…you gave me food poisoning yet I still love you. Fun fact: steamed sticky rice is eaten more in Laos than anywhere else in the world! Lap (larp/laap) A mixture of marinated meat with a lot of cilantro, this is arguably the most famous dish from Laos. It was delicious — luckily I love cilantro. ‘The’ Noodle Soup Night…
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Laos 2019 Solo Traveler Budget
Laos was cheap! Cheapppp….but I also didn’t do a lot of the advertised tourist activities. As well, traveling with someone else reduces costs. I did make a dumb mistake though. I had some Lao money left over and I forgot to change it in Laos. Apparently, you can not change the money outside of Laos so I had to enter…