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2 Common Travel Mistakes That You Should Avoid

travel destinations ipswichTravel writers mostly discuss what to do when you travel, but you rarely find discussions about what you should not do when you are on the road. There are even times when travellers make a lot of mistakes that lead to lost time, wasted money and even missed opportunities.

Here are two common travel mistakes that you should avoid:

Avoid eating near a major tourist site

Of course, there are a lot of restaurants where you can eat while you are on a major tourist site. However, the price near those major places is mostly double the price and half the serving and flavour of what you’ll find elsewhere. When food establishments know that visitors are not coming back, then they do not have any problems with consistency and quality.

So instead of trying to eat near a major tourist spot, walk at least five blocks away from one. The further you are from the tourist spot, the cheaper and tastier the food would get. You can also search through websites like OpenRice, Foursquare or Yelp and see the locals rating.

Avoid exchanging money at the airport

Exchanging your money at the airport is a very bad decision because they mostly give customers the worst exchange rates. The safest way and is mostly close to getting an interbank rate is when you just use an ATM or credit card. Simply using your plastic will avoid getting ripped off in money exchanges.

Never exchange money unless you need it. And in some cases, you may really have to exchange cash, then go to the nearest bank to get better rates, otherwise stick to plastic.

Notable Places To See In Myanmar

travel and leisure redbankAre you planning to visit Myanmar? Then you may want to know more about this mysterious and remarkable destination in Asia. The country offers some of the most notable historical sites that can easily attract travellers to tour this country in South Eastern Asia.

There are many touristic attractions travellers can enjoy in Myanmar. Temples, gardens, and museums are some of the great places to see for many travellers.

One of the most popular touristic destinations that attract many travellers to spend their holidays in Myanmar is the capital city of Yangon. The city is highlighted with many statues of Buddha in different sizes.

The City Of Gardens

Nicknamed “the city of gardens,” Yangon city features many gardens, natural parks, and diverse tropical trees. There are also several museums and temples around the city and many of these attractions are usually included in travel packages.

The Golden Pagoda

One of the city’s popular tourist destination is the Shwedagon Pagoda. This spectacular architectural masterpiece is highlighted with a wonderful dome that was built in the Stupa style of building. Its dome was elegantly coated with 800 slots of gold, jewellery, and diamonds.

This 2500 years old pagoda is one of the most significant Buddhism religious foundations in Myanmar. Written all over the dome of the Pagoda are Buddhism verses, which is why the dome symbolizes knowledge. It stands at 1600 meters and surrounded by wonderful ornaments, the dome is truly majestic and highly regarded by many travellers touring Myanmar.

Hlawga National Park

This national park in Yangon stands as one of the most favourite touristic spots in the country. So if you love gardens and parks, then you should not miss this enchanting location. Located around 30 kilometres away from the centre of Yangon, the park features its large impressive lake that was built in the 1920s. The 800 acres of land also houses more than 70 rare kinds of animals and more than 85 kinds of birds.