Gay Tours to Burma
September 29th, 2009 by Howie Holben, under Vacation Destinations. No Comments
Burma, renamed Myanmar by the current military government, is a land of golden pagodas, rich Buddhist tradition, winding rivers and tropical beaches. With much to see and do, and close proximity to China, Thailand and India, Burma is an excellent choice as a standalone gay travel destination or as part of a Southeast Asian tour.
Of course, Burma might not be teeming with gay vacation hotspots, but this country has managed to retain its pastoral beauty and old-world ways, and has a strong tradition, spirituality and culture that make it an ideal option for a spiritual renewal or awakening. Burma is also an affordable travel destination that offers travelers a rare look at village life that has changed little over the last 100 years.
Traveling in Burma on a solo gay vacation is not impossible, but it is a bit tricky. Choosing to take part in a gay travel tour is a better option for experiencing all that Burma has to offer without the issues involved in attempting to navigate through the difficulties of traveling in Burma while it is under harsh military rule. The particulars of visiting Burma include determining which borders are open to foreigners, which areas are open to visitors, how to navigate getting cash and exchanging money when there are no ATMs for foreigners to use, very limited acceptance of debit and credit cards and official money exchangers referring travelers to the black market for better exchange rates. These are just a few of the issues that travelers will face when visiting Burma on their own, which is why tour groups that offer gay vacations to Burma with a seasoned guide are the obvious choice for experiencing Burma successfully and without unnecessary hassles.
A gay vacation through Burma can include shopping for crafts in village markets, communing with locals dressed in traditional costume and make-up, exploring centuries-old monasteries, taking a river cruise on the Irrawaddy, strolling the shores of Inle Lake, and standing in awe before the Shwedagon Pagoda. Anyone who visits Burma on gay vacations is sure to find that the residents are welcoming and warm, and that Burma is one of the safest travel destinations in the world.
Whether trekking through the streets of Yangon or Mandalay, or standing in awe of Mount Popa and the 4,000 sacred stupas of Bagan, gay travel in Burma can be a life-changing experience that will make memories to last a lifetime and instill a deep desire for many returns to this beautiful, spiritual land.
