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'''Myanmar''', or '''Burma''', is a country in [[South-Eastern Asia]]. Although most of the people (and especially this the stupid "loney planet Loney Planet Myanmar" book) connect Myanmar only with it´s its bad government, this is not the whole story and should not be the only fact to focus on. Rather it is much more worth to see seeing Myanmar how it really is: A beautiful country, with hospital hospitable and friendly people and an incredible rich culture. This country has so much to give, it is awesome.

Hitch-hiking in Myanmar is not that difficult, if you know how to do it. First of all, forget about the european European way raising your thumb. As in almost all non-Western countries, raising your thumb will not be understood as anything but an odd gesture. Try other ways using body language for instance by waving at the drivers and signalizing signaling them to stop, or by waiving waving and pointing in the direction you're going. You need to communicate with the driver in the few seconds you have while he sees you. Once you learn this, you will get rides in no time.

The potential for a great country for hitchiking hitchhiking is definitely there. The people are very interested in foreigners, the roads are big and give much provide plenty of space to stand, traffic is very slow, there are alot a lot of pick-up cars trucks which are perfect for hitchhikers (there is always some free space) and there are so many different old, funny and exciting vehicles on the road, that it could be a great fun for a hitchiker hitchhiker to get all this these different lifts. It is very easy to get attention as a foreigner and you will get alot a lot of reactions, most of the time very friendly ones. You might also get lifts with people that just come around and talk to you and decide to give you a ride after you told them where you go.are going.