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MOST UNDERRATED COUNTRY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

Kara and Nate
Kara and Nate
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👁️ 706K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 28:45
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship Tour🥉Knowledgeable Creator
👫 Best for GroupAsia · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we've chartered the same boat we cruised on two years ago created a custom itinerary to suit our more adventurous travel style and invited people to join us for a week of cruising up the Irrawaddy River

the ride was over bumpy dirt roads in 90-plus degree heat and it was far from easy but sweat soaked clothes and sore butts were totally worth it

the 36 crazy people who signed up for a trip planned by two youtubers to one of the least visited countries in Southeast Asia

what really made this trip special was the people the 36 crazy people who signed up for a trip planned by two youtubers

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider renting bikes to explore rural villages and temples for an authentic experience
Be prepared for bumpy dirt roads and hot weather when biking in Myanmar
Engage with local markets and villages to experience traditional ways of life

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

safety in rural areasBe cautious when biking on bumpy roads and avoid hospitals in Myanmar
cultural sensitivityLearn local customs and dress appropriately when visiting religious sites

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to travel in Myanmar, a relatively untouched country in Southeast Asia?
QHow can travelers experience authentic local culture in Myanmar?
QWhat are the highlights of a week-long cruise on the Irrawaddy River?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bagan4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Temple exploration by bike and vespa
Mandalay4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Visit to pagoda and gold leaf factory
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Well fell in love with Myanmar when we visited for the first time last year. So much so, this year we invited 36 subscribers from around the world to join us for a week long adventure down the Irrawady River. We are grateful for each and every one of them for flying all the way to one of the least visited countries in SE Asia and trusting us to plan their vacation. It was a fabulous week, and we couldn’t have done it without the amazing crew on the Irrawady Explorer. :) - https://irrawaddyexplorer.com/index.php?lang=en Arces Adventures made daily vlogs! Watch them here :) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbSUXcE0eQwSSz1v5BWVbww Travel vlog 680 | Country #96/100 | Myanmar | Filmed November 2019 Start a free trial with Epidemic Sound, and download these songs we used in this episode for free. All are from Epidemic Sound: http://bit.ly/epidemic_sound “Dodo Island” “Canyon” “Leaving Serengeti” “Orbit Infinitum” “Organic Bijou” “Run Your Way” “Smitten” “Spinnin’” “Sunshin Rain” “Valium” “Wordless” ✈️ @DailyDrop is our FREE travel newsletter! Get all the best travel news, tips, and tricks every weekday in your inbox by subscribing here ➡️ https://www.dailydrop.com/sign-up?utm_source=karaandnate&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=yt%20karaandnate 📸 Follow us on Instagram for behind the scenes content: @karaandnate https://www.instagram.com/karaandnate/ 🌍 We created Daily Drop Pro to help you score super cheap travel with cash or points! Try it risk free and get flight deals up to 80% off ➡️ https://www.dailydrop.com/pro?utm_source=karaandnate&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=yt%20karaandnate —————————————————— Here’s Nate’s FREE guide to airport lounge access: http://karaandnate.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-lounge-access/ How we travel for FREE (Nate’s 30 Days to Becoming a Travel Hacker): https://learn.karaandnate.com/ Kara’s Behind the Scenes Guide to Editing a Vlog: https://learn.karaandnate.com/p/how-to-edit-a-vlog/ Sign up for our Sunday Summary email here - https://karaandnate.com/sunday-summary/ Get $40+ off your first AirBnB stay through our link!: https://www.airbnb.com/c/karaw76/ —————————————————— GEAR: Our current camera setup: https://karaandnate.com/travel-vlogging-gear/ Our suitcases: http://awaytravel.com/karaandnate Our gear backpacks: http://bit.ly/wandrd_prvke31 —————————————————— PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/karaandnate SUPPORT OUR WORK: http://karaandnate.com/keep-us-on-the-road/ PACKING LIST: http://karaandnate.com/travel-essentials/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/karaandnate/ INSTAGRAM: @karaandnate https://www.instagram.com/karaandnate/ TWITTER: @karaandnate https://twitter.com/karaandnate —————————————————— Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married June 2013 and quickly caught the #travel bug! We started “travel hacking” & finally decided we wanted to travel for one year. After 2 years of saving $ and over 2 million miles and points, we sold our cars and apartment and left home January 10, 2016. We started this #travelvlog to share our experiences with friends and family, then decided we really liked vlogging and traveling! So we extended our 1 year trip to now FOUR years :) Now we have a goal of traveling to 100 countries before 2020! We are incredibly thankful to do something we love every day. :)