Burma
From the Mergui Archipelago to Mandalay
From the Mergui Archipelago to Mandalay
Myanmar itinerary - feedback needed and help much appreciated :D
Posted by ratapeluda on 26/5/2015 at 21:41Dear Travelfish friends, Really excited to be planning a trip to Myanmar, where we've never been, for December. Been doing a tonne of research online, but feeling overwhelmed while attempting to build the ideal itinerary. Would really appreciate if you could share your thoughts on the one we are planning to tackle. Any ideas on routing, pace, suggestions and critiques are more than welcome, they are really appreciated. Dec 14, 2015 Monday YANGON Dec 15, 2015 Tuesday BAGAN Dec 16, 2015 Wednesd ...
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16 Days Myanmar itinerary in March - any tips or suggestions?
Posted by pisike08 on 24/1/2015 at 16:10Hi, I've read lot's of posts in this forum and got many good ideas, but I would still like some comments on my first plan /idea for 16 Days in Myanmar in March. Since it will be my first time to visit this interesting country any comments, tips or guidance is more than welcome. I will fly from BGK to Mandalay on 6th of March and on 22nd morning I will depart from Yangon to BGK. My idea for trip is following: 6.03 (noon) arrive Mandalay, spend the day in the city, exploring around 7.0 ...
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Hi, Just starting to think about my Myanmar trip for January 2016. I'm wondering if anyone has any updated information about internal flights? Procedures? I see some companies have online booking but is it easier/recommended to book all of my internal flights once I get to Yangon? If using a travel agency, does anyone have any recommendations? I'll probably be staying downtown near Chinatown somewhere. Cheers! Andrea ...
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How is diving in the second half of October in Mergui Archipelago?
Posted by jwaltersorf on 18/5/2015 at 09:53Hallo How is diving in the second half of October in Mergui Archipelago (compared to end of November / beginning of December)? Best regards. Joerg ...
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Lonely Planet Burma 2014 cover
Posted by gatoguts on 24/1/2015 at 18:11Does anyone know the name of the Bagan temple on the 2014 edition of Lonely Planet Burma, and from where the photo might have been taken? ...
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Burma in April/May (Yangon, Ngapali, Bagan)
Posted by gugavieira on 15/4/2015 at 04:57Hi All, After a lot of reading here on Travefish the time has come to make my first post. Hopefully the first of many more to come. This forum already helped me to plan a big part of my trip and now I'm struggling to plan the Burma part. The earliest we can get to Southeast Asia is the 27th of April. We arrive in BKK and plan to spend the night to take the earliest flight to Burma the next morning. We want to get 3 places covered in 2 weeks: Yangon , Ngapali Beach and Baga ...
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Camping in Chaungtha or Ngwe Saung
Posted by tikitouringkiwi on 6/1/2015 at 12:47I was wondering if anyone has camped on the beaches here? If not, how would it go down? loving my tent and camping around Thailand atm. Will be heading towards these beaches in 10 days. ...
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Has anyone recently had any problems entering Yangon or elsewhere in Myanmar without a return ticket? Does the immigration officer question you at all about the return ticket? I do have a return ticket from Bangkok, should that suffice? Also, I will be entering Yangon with a visa approval letter obtained online with the new e-visa system. Has anyone had any problems with that? ...
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trekking from kentung on thursday 12 feb?
Posted by marcovontrapp on 10/2/2015 at 02:36I'm spending quite a lot alone, 37 us, anybody wants to share? I read it's a beautiful experience! Marco ...
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23 Days - Rough Plan - Advice/Recommendations Welcome!
Posted by yozza2009 on 5/4/2015 at 07:23Hi, I will be spending around 22/23 days in Myanmar from Wednesday, arriving in Yangon . As for most of SEA, I have a 'rough' plan (you simply never know what might occur re. transportation, who you meet etc) and would any recommendations/pointers. Day 1: Arrive Yangon at 11pm Day 2: Yangon Day 3: Yangon (overnight bus to Mandalay ) Day 4: Mandalay Day 5: Manalay (outskirts) Day 6: Hsipaw Day 7&8: Hsipaw (trekking) Day 9: Pyin Oo Lwin Day 10: Pyin Oo Lwin (overnight bus to Kalaw ...
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Going to Myanmar for Thingyan but how does one get around the country????
Posted by BeachloverPH on 21/3/2015 at 10:16Hi there! I just want to know if anyone here knows an agent or a hotel that can help us get bus tickets to Bagan from Yangon on April 10 (and conversely from Bagan to Yangon on April 12). JJ Express already told me that online reservation is not possible before, during and a few days after Thingyan. I might consider riding their train but I really prefer to take a bus. Also, anyone here who will be traveling to Myanmar on April 9-13 please let me know. I am traveling with a friend and ...
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Hi all, How safe is Yangon for a solo female traveler? I'm doing a trip to Laos arriving in Bangkok and will be there several days before my traveling companions. We've already planned on several days in Bangkok so I'm looking at going somewhere different. I was thinking a quick visit to Yangon would be great (3 days). I've traveled alone before but only in the States. Would you recommend this? My other option would be Siem Reap for those few days. Appreciate your advice. Thanks! ...
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Hey Travelfish Community, I am headed back on the road for a brief 3 week trip to Burma (with a day stopover in Bangkok). Below is a draft itinerary. I am looking for feedback on timing, if there are things that should be added/ removed, and/or reorganized to make for easier travels. About me: I am a 25 year old guy who has traveled throughout southeast asia and central america. I like to stay at mostly budget hostels, and guesthouses and try to eat at mostly 'local' places. I will be travelin ...
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My experience with ATMs, Kyat and US Funds in Myanmar
Posted by HeidiSmith on 3/2/2015 at 04:09I found it difficult to get a clear answer on what kind of currency I would need in Myanmar but now I know, after spending one month there. This info might be useful for your trip. I used my Visa Debit Card (which I use in Canada to debit my checking account) at ATMs to get kyat. Unless you are going to a remote area, there should be an ATM in the town. The maximum I could take out was 300,000 (about $300.00 USD) per day and there was a fee"¦.sorry can't remember the amount). I'd be g ...
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16 Days in Burma. Mandalay: Yes or No?
Posted by Jamesgos on 10/2/2015 at 23:37I'll be spending 16 days traveling to Burma. Would like to visit Yangon, Bagan, Inle Lake and Ngapali Beach (I'd say 14 days or so in total). With that in mind, should I also go to or skip Mandalay? ...
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Hi, I'll be travelling to Burma on Saturday for two weeks, and was wondering if it is currently possible to exchange Japanese yen to kyat (at Yangon Airport or in town)? I understand the most common currencies are EUR, USD and SGD - otherwise I'll try to exchange JPY for USD, but would obviously like to avoid the extra currency exchange fees. Thanks! ...
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Hi all, I am trying to plan a trip to Myanmar some time this year and would like to hear helpful opinions and input from all of you. I am planning to travel as follows and assuming that I will be travelling using bus instead of plane. Would the following route be good enough? Yangon (i will be arriving here) - Bagan - Mandalay - Inle Or would i be better off traveling from Yangon to Mandalay first then Bagan and Inle? Also, I am planning to include the train through Goteik Viaduct too ...
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Violent attack on a military convoy between Hsipaw and Kyaukme
Posted by pisike08 on 20/2/2015 at 07:30Read some news about recent violent attack on a military convoy between Hsipaw and Kyaukme. Does anyone have recent contact or experience in that area? Does it affect or have influence in everyday life around Hsipaw, trekking to close villages is currently not an option or how? If there are or might be in near future restrictions for moving around + a threat ending up in between some attack then I guess it's not wise to stick my nose in that area at the moment? I was planing to do some trek ...
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Hi I need info on bus travel. My route is Yangon to Pyay which I believe is 6 hours by bus, Then from Pyay to Bagan which I believe there is only 1 bus per day 17:00 arriving at 03:00 Then Bagan to Mandaly but i don't know the times or prices, quality, so any help would be appreciated so I can plan my visit round the bus schedules. Also this route is fairly fixed. Thanks ...
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Overstaying your visa in Myanmar- just pay the fine.
Posted by HeidiSmith on 3/2/2015 at 04:15Hello I couldn't find a clear answer on overstaying a 28 day tourist visa for Myanmar before my trip; I felt uncomfortable disobeying the law in a country like Myanmar without a clear answer: however after talking to locals, people in the tourist industry, another traveler who obtained advice from the Myanmar embassy in Canada, I learned that the immigration authorities are happy to collect a fine from travellers for overstaying. PLUS, there was a notice to travellers posted on a large sign a ...
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