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Top 4 River Cruises in Myanmar
Whether your idea of a good time is a leisurely four-day cruise on the Irrawaddy River or a week-long, hop-on, hop-off cruise around Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago, seeing any region of the country from...
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10 Things to do in Colombo, Sri Lanka
The colorful island of Sri Lanka has a lot going for it—tropical weather year-round, ancient ruins, monasteries, wildlife, beaches, deliciously spiced food and welcoming people. Oh, and don’t forget...
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Best Things To Do In Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is riding the new wave of travel trend, and cities you probably never heard of are now graciously welcoming visitors as only the multi-cultural Sri Lankan people can. In a week to 10 days in...
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Summer Travel Tips: Best Places to Go in Asia This Summer
At Myths and Mountains, we know by our ringing phones that many travelers were surprised that Memorial Day had come and gone, and their summer travel plans were still an open question! Europe is too...
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Skip the Tourist Traps, Travel Like a Local
Except for the most remote destinations, every country in the world has its tourist traps. By definition, a tourist trap is “a place that provides entertainment and exploits tourists.” At Myths and...
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Yes, You Need a Visa in Asia: Part I
Going to China, Bhutan or Nepal? These tips on Asia visa requirements will make getting yours easier…and in time for your travels. The best time to check out your Asia visa requirements is when you...
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India, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar Visa Requirements: What You Need To Know
As more countries are accepting e-Visas, going to the embassy or waiting on the mail with your visa is becoming obsolete. Below are a few countries that have gotten in line with this newer streamline...
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Bourdain’s Take on Bhutan Food
We count ourselves among the million+ viewers of Places Unknown who loved traveling the world vicariously with Anthony Bourdain. But we especially enjoyed episodes documenting places we knew well. We...
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8 Most Beautiful Places in India
So far as I am able to judge, nothing has been left undone either by man or nature to make India the most extraordinary country that the sun visits on his rounds. –Mark Twain There is beauty...
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Holiday Travel for Adventurers
Holiday rituals at home make one feel all warm and fuzzy, but whether you’re an empty nester or an adventurous millennial, you may be thinking of another kind of holiday this year—like traveling to...
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6 Must-See Temples in Bagan, Myanmar
An Expert’s Guide to Temple Hopping in Bagan Whether you tour Myanmar by land, river cruise, hot air balloon, or trekking on your own two feet, the sites that may linger longest in your mind—not to...
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How to Stay Healthy While Traveling
Long-haul flights—like the 12-15 hour ones to Southeast Asia—call for taking a few precautions if you don’t want to reach your destination carrying more than your baggage. Preventive steps for healthy...
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17 Steps to Staying Healthy When Traveling on Land
When traveling to Asia or Southeast Asia, one of your concerns is likely to be whether or not you will get sick along the way. True you need to be smart about your food and activity choices, but if you...
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Skip the Tourist Traps, Travel Like a Local
Except for the most remote destinations, every country in the world has its tourist traps. By definition, a tourist trap is “a place that provides entertainment and exploits tourists.” At Myths and...
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Bhutan, Nepal and China Visa Requirements: What You Need To Know
Going to China, Bhutan or Nepal? These tips on Asia visa requirements will make getting yours easier…and in time for your travels. The best time to check out your Asia visa requirements is when you...
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India, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar Visa Requirements: What You Need To Know
As more countries are accepting e-Visas, going to the embassy or waiting on the mail with your visa is becoming obsolete. Below are a few countries that have gotten in line with this newer streamline...
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Bourdain’s Take on Bhutan Food
We count ourselves among the million+ viewers of Places Unknown who loved traveling the world vicariously with Anthony Bourdain. But we especially enjoyed episodes documenting places we knew well. We...
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8 Most Beautiful Places in India
So far as I am able to judge, nothing has been left undone either by man or nature to make India the most extraordinary country that the sun visits on his rounds. –Mark Twain There is beauty...
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Holiday Travel For Adventurers
Holiday rituals at home make one feel all warm and fuzzy, but whether you’re an empty nester or an adventurous millennial, you may be thinking of another kind of holiday this year—like traveling to...
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Tips to Stay Healthy While Traveling by Air
Long-haul flights—like the 12-15 hour ones to Southeast Asia—call for taking a few precautions if you don’t want to reach your destination carrying more than your baggage. Preventive steps for healthy...
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