I have a friend who recently travelled to Myanmar and absolutely loved it. I chatted to her about it beforehand and she said she did all the appropriate research into safety etc and found that Myanmar is very safe for tourists (very little crime in the country), so even though it is politically a bit messed its only the locals who suffer under the military regime. Should be totally safe for visitors, so long as you don't get involved in anything political.

One of the most fascinating aspects of travel in Myanmar is the opportunity to experience a corner of Asia that, in many ways, has changed little since British colonial times. Myanmar, for instance, has yet to be completely overwhelmed by Western clothing. It’s also a country of many incredible and sometimes surreal sites. Contemplate the 4000 sacred stupas scattered across the plains of Bagan. Stare in disbelief at the Golden Rock teetering impossibly on the edge of a chasm. Ride a horse cart past colonial-era mansions.


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