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burma stands out from the crowd


intrepidexpress | top spot to visit | Thursday, 01 March 2012

shwedagon paya yangon burmaDeciding to travel solo in a country that’s still finding its feet with tourists can be a daunting prospect, but Sara Everton has no regrets about her visit to Burma…

“The minute I stepped off the plane I knew I was somewhere unique and in a place that would linger in my memory for a long time to come. Travelling alone, I was hesitant to venture too far into the depths of Yangon, but despite this I soon found myself heading toward the landmark Shwedagon Paya – a dazzling pagoda that’s not to be missed.

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