The Union of Myanmar - formerly Burma
October 25th 2008 Hazard Warning: this is a long one! A result of us racing around a huge country, not well known on the tourist trail, and with a great deal to offer - so bear with us - it’s illuminating.
We are up at 3 am to catch our early morning flight (7.15 departure) by Thai Air Asia from the main Bangkok International Airport to Yangon. The cab (booked via the hostel for 390 Bhat) that picks us up gets u
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