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I visited Burma in 2006 and enjoyed the time I spent there, it was quite an experience. Although I am against the junta controlling the country, I still decided to visit Burma because there are many places to visit.

If you are unfamiliar with Burma, which was officially renamed by the junta of the Union of Myanmar in 1989, is the largest country by geographical area in mainland Southeast Asia. Burma is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the north, Laos to the east, Thailand to the south, Bangladesh in the west and India on the northwest, with the Bay of Bengal south-west.

Here are some suggestions if you decide to visit Burma.

You need to make more money than you plan to spend. The reason is simple, as there are no ATMs or credit cards in Burma. You can use your credit card for hotels, but you can book online. This means that you must calculate a budget for your trip. The costs of transportation, food and souvenirs should all be carefully calculated before going to Burma. By having a travel guide, you'll know what typical prices for various services. I highly recommend the Lonely Planet, as is the one I used after watching a few guides. It has all the information you need for you to have a good trip. You should know that you must pay a departure tax to leave the country, it was $ 10 U.S. in 2006. If you want to avoid the stress of counting your money to ensure you have well enough to plan ahead. I came into the country with U.S. $ 135 and left $ 5. For five days it did not cost much, but I still had to watch my expenses as I had no way to get more money. So do not make the same mistake I did and plan well.

Another thing that is suggested, even by the Lonely Planet is supporting the local population as much as you can instead of the junta. This does not go to government-owned hotels or restaurants. By doing this, you ensure that the people who will help your money instead of the junta. In the Lonely Planet, they'll tell you what hotels are owned by the junta and which are not. Try to go in local restaurants and see how the Burmese are, you will see that they are among the finest people you will ever meet. Even if they are oppressed by the junta, they still manage to be welcoming and friendly. Of all the countries I visited, I found that the Burmese have been the most beautiful people.

So maybe you never thought to visit Burma because the junta and the real situation there, but it's really a beautiful country to visit. If you are carrying a travel guide and plan your expenses, you'll be fine. And do not forget to support the local population, as they deserve a better life.

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