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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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February 2019 Budget
February is a month where I literally spent the whole time in just one country, Myanmar. Even though Myanmar had arguably the most expensive housing, apart from Japan, the total for living expenses was pretty low. This is because most there are few dorms in Myanmar but luckily I was traveling with a friend. Traveling with Andrea cuts all housing…
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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…
