Philippines or Myanmar?
Feb 7, 2013 | 10:06 am
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Philippines or Myanmar?
I cant decide on Bagan and Yangon or just island hopping in the Philippines?
I know they are SO different, but what would you do?
any hotel choices - I want to spend about US$100 a night max.
Cheers,
Is boracay really nice or is it tacky like thailand beaches?
I know they are SO different, but what would you do?
any hotel choices - I want to spend about US$100 a night max.
Cheers,
Is boracay really nice or is it tacky like thailand beaches?
Feb 7, 2013 | 7:43 pm
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Depends what Thailand beach you want to compare Boracay to. There are plenty of awesome Thai beaches. Boracay is not a place to go if you want to escape from people, there are many about. Some times of year are better than others. Boracay constantly rates as one of the best beaches in the world, so you probably should go at some time. There are plenty of other places in the Philippines to go - you just have to decide which ones suit your particular travel style.
No idea on Myanmar - haven't been there.
No idea on Myanmar - haven't been there.
Feb 7, 2013 | 7:52 pm
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It's hard to get a nice room in Yangon for $100. Everything has doubled or tripled in the last year. I paid $89 last month. The same room in Thailand would be $30.
Feb 7, 2013 | 10:45 pm
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Well it is pretty much an unaswerable question as you have put forward two totally different options.
I like both places so do not think you can go wrong with either. I think there is something to be said for going to Myanmar quite soon before it becomes too westernised.
I think it will also depend on what time of year you are planning to go. Both in terms of cost and also what is suitable do you want to lie on the beach during the rainy season.
I like both places so do not think you can go wrong with either. I think there is something to be said for going to Myanmar quite soon before it becomes too westernised.
I think it will also depend on what time of year you are planning to go. Both in terms of cost and also what is suitable do you want to lie on the beach during the rainy season.
Feb 13, 2013 | 10:56 am
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Well it is pretty much an unaswerable question as you have put forward two totally different options.
I like both places so do not think you can go wrong with either. I think there is something to be said for going to Myanmar quite soon before it becomes too westernised.
I like both places so do not think you can go wrong with either. I think there is something to be said for going to Myanmar quite soon before it becomes too westernised.
Personally I did not like Yangon at all. I would suggest Mandalay and Bagan. The only thing worth seeing in Yangon was the Schwedagon Pagoda. You can fly from Bangkok to Mandalay.
Feb 13, 2013 | 3:00 pm
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Rangoon is fascinating place, absolutely packed with interesting things to see and do. I love the Philippines, but given the stark choice you present, I'd go for Yangon and Burma.
Now, Yellowstone or Key West ?
Now, Yellowstone or Key West ?
Feb 13, 2013 | 6:57 pm
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IIWY I'd do Myanmar. They have some great beaches out by Ngapali too. Bagan, Inle Lake, & Schwegadon are epic must sees. Boracay is all built up with the big chains now. All the culture of going to Maui. I like Palawan and Bohol a lot.
Feb 15, 2013 | 8:58 pm
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100% agree. I plan on going back to Myanmar soon because I fear it will be "ruined" in the next 10 years.
Personally I did not like Yangon at all. I would suggest Mandalay and Bagan. The only thing worth seeing in Yangon was the Schwedagon Pagoda. You can fly from Bangkok to Mandalay.
Personally I did not like Yangon at all. I would suggest Mandalay and Bagan. The only thing worth seeing in Yangon was the Schwedagon Pagoda. You can fly from Bangkok to Mandalay.
Feb 15, 2013 | 9:13 pm
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