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9 Destinations
9. Myanmar
For many decades, it wasn’t possible to visit
Myanmar (formerly Burma) due to the military
dictatorship that ruled the country. And even
though it’s now welcoming of tourists, Myan-
mar is often overlooked in favor of more pop-
ular neighboring countries like Thailand and
Vietnam. But that will most certainly change
in the near future.
Known as the “Golden Land,” Myanmar is
home to the historic region of Bagan, a vast
landscape dotted with over 2,000 temples
and pagodas built between the 9th and 13th
centuries. This magnificent landscape can be explored on foot or by bike, but a hot air
balloon ride offers the view of a lifetime.
8. Mongolia
For many decades, it wasn’t possible to visit
Myanmar (formerly Burma) due to the military
dictatorship that ruled the country. And even
though it’s now welcoming of tourists, Myan-
mar is often overlooked in favor of more pop-
ular neighboring countries like Thailand and
Vietnam. But that will most certainly change in
the near future.
Known as the “Golden Land,” Myanmar is
home to the historic region of Bagan, a vast
landscape dotted with over 2,000 temples and
pagodas built between the 9th and 13th centuries. This magnificent landscape can be
explored on foot or by bike, but a hot air balloon ride offers the view of a lifetime.
7. Canada
The United States’ northern neighbor turns
150 this year, and to celebrate the country
is offering free admission to all of its near 50
national parks. This incentive, along with a
favorable US dollar, has drawn international
travelers to many of Canada’s most popular
areas, including the mountainous coast of
British Columbia in the west and the laid-back
vibe and wildlife of the Maritimes in the east,
a region that consists of Prince Edward Is-
land, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. This
sudden spotlight on the country’s beauty has skyrocketed it to the top of many people’s
bucket lists; so don’t delay your visit if you wish to experience the land as if it were your
own private paradise.
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