Lake Inle in Burma is a beautiful lake that reminds me of the Tonle Sap in Cambodia (though not nearly that large). The fisherman on Lake Inle, however, have a trait that is uniquely their own. They wrap one of their legs around a paddle and in a circular sweeping motion they paddle their boats. …
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Applying for a Myanmar visa in Bangkok, Thailand is really easy. A simple form is required, two passport size photos, 810 baht, and some time to wait in line is all you need to get your visa. I’ve been in Thailand for a couple weeks now and decided instead of doing a visa run I …
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Today I had the joy of experiencing what every long-term traveler calls the “visa run.” Most countries place a limit on the amount of time you can stay in their country without leaving and renewing your visa. Thailand is no different. Fortunately, they don’t have a limit on how long you have to be gone, …
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