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Share or save this post Pinterest Twitter Facebook Siem Reap is the gateway to one of the greatest wonders of the world, Angkor Wat, but the city itself has its charm too. Located on the north-eastern side of Cambodia, the center of town – once colonized by France – remains with its French style homes and shops. As more expats settle here, the food and bar options have become considerably better, and you can spend a couple days, exploring the night market, museums, and food scene with ease. Engage in the culture; eat strange, exotic bugs; watch a traditional aspara dance; take a Khmer cooking class. Now, depending on what you want to do in this city will largel...

The best Myanmar itinerary is typically around 2 weeks and should include a mix of culture and natural beauty that Burma is most famous for. We suggest you spend your time between the cities of Bagan, Inle Lake, Mandalay, and Kalaw. Myanmar Itinerary We planned our Myanmar trip last minute and in the middle of high season, the first week of January. All we had planned was the first two nights in a Mandalay hotel. We literally were researching hotels on TripAdvisor in the taxi on the way to the airport. Thankfully we found the perfect hotel with Bagan pagoda views right from our room and we booked it right on the TripAdvisor app on our phone. The below Myanmar itinerary starts and ends in Mandalay it doesn’t matter if you go to Bagan first or Inle Lake. It’s kind of a messy triangle hitting four of the best Myanmar destinations. This mess would also make for an epic Myanmar honeymoon for the right couple. *When looking for the best price and biggest selection of hotels...

Between the colorful Hoi An lantern festival held every month and the local favorite dish Cao Lau, it’s debatable which put this little town on the tourist map. The lantern festival has become popular enough that even if your visit isn’t on the full moon date you can still participate in the Hoi An traditional full moon festival just about any night. Lanterns are lit every night after the sun has sunk in Hoi An. Candles are placed at the bottom of the colorful paper lanterns. The Hoi An lantern festival is a gorgeous tradition. Related Articles: The Best Places In Vietnam *When looking for the best price and biggest selection of hotels in Hoi An check prices on Booking.com, we’ve found they are the best option and have a great cancelation policy.* Recommended Hotel in Hoi An – Hoi An Odyssey Hotel The lanterns are set into the river as an offering and to worship their ancestors as well as the God of the land. This tradition started centuries ago, where on the full moon...