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| travel | 6/4/2009 | Nancy B |
Q: I want to travel from yangon to sittwe in november,i dont want to fly if possible, what is the best ...
A: Sorry for the delay Winston. Your question got waylaid! Ok, boat from Yangon to Sittwe . . . nope, ...
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| MON STATE & KENGTUNG | 5/20/2009 | Nancy B |
Q: 1. For a trip in January 2010, I am looking for some interesting sites/people/culture in Mon State - ...
A: Michael! Should be a great trip (but be forewarned, it gets pretty hot!) 2. first 'cause it's ...
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| us currency in myanmar | 3/11/2009 | Nancy B |
Q: we have heard that certain series of us currency is not accepted in myanmar, i.e. CD or CB. would ...
A: Shelia, Actually, due to concerns over counterfeit currency, on my last visit dollar bills with ...
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| myanmar | 3/5/2009 | Nancy B |
Q: is it possible to enter myanmar from northern thailand overand and obtain a visa at the bordrer ...
A: Shelia, Easy. Basically, no. Depends on where you want to go in Myanmar and for how long. You can ...
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| kachin | 11/29/2008 | Nancy B |
Q: I've planned trip to kachin in the mid of 12/08, if start at mandalay train to myitkyina it ...
A: ga! When I went to Bhamo, the only way we were allowed to get there (unless you wanted to take the ...
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| permit-only areas in Myanmar | 11/20/2008 | Nancy B |
Q: I'm at the very beginning of researching SE Asia. Next year, I'll be coming from India, Sikkim, ...
A: Julie, Thanks, Julie and the bad news is no. You can't get anything from the U.S., it's the Burmese ...
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| permit-only areas in Myanmar | 11/18/2008 | Nancy B |
Q: I'm at the very beginning of researching SE Asia. Next year, I'll be coming from India, Sikkim, ...
A: Julie, Actually, for the most part, permit-only areas are tribal, mountainous, logging, waterfront, ...
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| Mrauk U | 11/6/2008 | Nancy B |
Q: I have a couple questions on visiting Mrauk U in Feb next year: 1) Is it possible to stay overnight ...
A: Julia, 1) Yep, but sometimes "under the radar" is better than asking for permission. Did you try ...
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| northern Myanmar | 10/31/2008 | Nancy B |
Q: i want to travel to northern most part of myanmar to see some ethnics like Rawang people. I heard ...
A: Eric, I've done the northern Phonekan Razi trek toward the eastern side of the Himalayas. It is ...
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| Thailand to India | 10/18/2008 | Nancy B |
Q: Is it still impossible to drive through from Thailand to India , because of Myanmar restriction or ...
A: Jean-Christophe! Well, this one's easy. It has NEVER been possible to drive through Myanmar from ...
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| travel in Burma | 6/29/2008 | Nancy B |
Q: I will be entering Mandalay, Myanmar, soon for travel for about 23 days, hoping to get to Mytkyina, ...
A: Vin, Tamu . . . probably not, but permitted areas can change. (Even when we went to the "open" area ...
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| travel in Burma | 6/26/2008 | Nancy B |
Q: I will be entering Mandalay, Myanmar, soon for travel for about 23 days, hoping to get to Mytkyina, ...
A: Vin! Probably not going to happen like you planned. The area around Mytkyina is off limits a ...
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| travel to chin state ?? | 6/16/2008 | Nancy B |
Q: Looking to travel to Burma at the end of 2008. If possible I would like to try and travel to Matupi ...
A: sb, And thanks for the clarification. Just so you know, the "agencies" I mentioned are not really ...
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| Trekking Burma | 6/10/2008 | Nancy B |
Q: I have been to Burma twice first in 86 then in 97 when my brother and I tried to go trekking with no ...
A: Bruce, Read this, too, though this was a place Chang Tha beach in the Delta region (where no permits ...
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| travel to chin state ?? | 6/8/2008 | Nancy B |
Q: Looking to travel to Burma at the end of 2008. If possible I would like to try and travel to Matupi ...
A: sb! In light of the recent crisis, I'm really recommending that people do not travel to Myanmar this ...
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| Trekking Burma | 5/16/2008 | Nancy B |
Q: I have been to Burma twice first in 86 then in 97 when my brother and I tried to go trekking with no ...
A: Bruce, Yep, you talked to me about Sumba . . . and if you have any questions about Thailand, I can ...
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| Trekking Burma | 5/8/2008 | Nancy B |
Q: I have been to Burma twice first in 86 then in 97 when my brother and I tried to go trekking with no ...
A: Bruce . . . I was a bit surprised to get this question. Are you really thinking of going to Burma ...
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| Entering Yangon differently | 2/27/2008 | Nancy B |
Q: I am trying to find a way crossing Myanmar. Before finding this site I already asked the official ...
A: Johannes. Interesting. There is certainly routing by boat (though not little ferries . . . you're ...
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| visits to yangon ... | 2/17/2008 | Nancy B |
Q: I wanna visit yangon. I am looking for cheaper flights. Can u tell me which airline will be cheaper ...
A: Sultanul, Generally, the Dhaka-Kolkata (or as we say Calcutta)-Yangon flight is cheaper, but these ...
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| Budget hotels/hostels in Myanmar, etc. | 2/17/2008 | Nancy B |
Q: I am going to Myanmar for 8 days as part of my South East Asia trip. The question I'd like to ask is ...
A: G, Most $5 hotels don't have websites . . . but in Yangon I'd recommend the Beautyland downtown. Or ...
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| Enter to Myanmar overland from Thailand | 2/2/2008 | Nancy B |
Q: I got to this web through Google. I've been checking previous questions, but couldn't find a ...
A: Vane, Sorry for the delay . . . on business in NY and forgot to put in vacation alert. Anyway . . . ...
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| Burma overland | 1/3/2008 | Nancy B |
Q: Nancy, I came onto this list cold - i.e. found it via Google search. I gather there has been some ...
A: Paul, Take me with! Only bad news is nope, without special dispensation, it's still a no-go. You ...
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| queries | 1/3/2008 | Nancy B |
Q: I just want to know how can i go Rangoon from Bangladesh?? IS their any direct flight available?? ...
A: Shafin, Ok, that's much clearer. Yes, there's a flight to Dhaka from Rangoon (Yangon), though ...
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| money changing in burma | 11/22/2007 | Nancy B |
Q: I really enjoy reading your answers and now would like to bring up the money changing issue. To ...
A: Sorry, Susanne, I neglected to list my "vacation" for the Thanksgiving holiday! Money changing . . . ...
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| burma, january 15 - feb 10 2008 | 11/20/2007 | Nancy B |
Q: I have enjoyed reading many of them and hope you have not answered this before, but here goes: I am ...
A: Susanne, Interesting. Certainly an unusual question. Whether or not you can visit schools and take ...
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| art from Chin area | 11/16/2007 | Nancy B |
Q: I would be interested to know if you have seen much in the way of wood carvings from the Chin area. ...
A: Jean, What a fascinating exploration this has been! (And sorry for the late reply, it went to my ...
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| burma visit | 11/14/2007 | Nancy B |
Q: I am planning a 10 day stay in mid august of 2008. What hotels do you recommend in the Rangoon ...
A: Bill. Well, there are whole books written on this. I really need a bit more specific information ...
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| Indy tour guide | 11/11/2007 | Nancy B |
Q: First I've to say that your answer was great help for my last year trip to kalaw-Inle area. 1. I'm ...
A: Nopanun. Glad to help! Sagaing. I adore the place. A dreamy fairytale environment in the hills ...
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| Burma various | 10/21/2007 | Nancy B |
Q: Greetings 1. We are doing a self-guided cycle tour of Burma beginning Dec 10 - which we booked and ...
A: Gail! 1. Possibly. No one knows or can predict the future. I don't expect the current clamp down ...
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| general itinerary and mid-range hotels | 10/10/2007 | Nancy B |
Q: I've read a lot of your posts and found it really helpful! We live in Hanoi and are planning to ...
A: Susan, Hmmmm, I do wonder what the political situation will be in Jan. If things keep up, it may be ...
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| Budget Accommodation Yangon | 9/25/2007 | Nancy B |
Q: Can anyone give information or recommend very cheap budget accommodation in yangon for a night or ...
A: Lawrence! Here's Beautyland's info: Contact for Reservations No. 188-192, 33rd Street Kyauktada ...
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| Mrauk U & Sagaing | 9/22/2007 | Nancy B |
Q: Nancy, 1. Mrauk U We will be spending at least 2 and possibly 3 days in Mrauk U. What suggestions ...
A: Vaughn, And sorry so late! It was the weekend. Two or three days in Mrauk-U . . .definitely spend ...
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| Current Protest in Myanmar | 9/21/2007 | Nancy B |
Q: We are traveling to Myanmar in just 3 weeks and I have been following the current news out of Yangon ...
A: Karen, Well, no one can predict the future, so I can not give you a definitive answer. These ...
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| Boats to Mrauk U | 9/14/2007 | Nancy B |
Q: Nancy, I'm getting a lot of conflicting information about the boats form Sittwe to Mrauk U and ...
A: Vaughn, 1) The travel agent should know the current ferry schedule, I'd take their word for it. But ...
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| Boats to Mrauk U | 9/13/2007 | Nancy B |
Q: Nancy, I'm getting a lot of conflicting information about the boats form Sittwe to Mrauk U and ...
A: Vaughn, Hmmm, interesting. Why would you prefer a slow diesel boat to a government ferry? And ...
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| Mergui Archipelago | 9/11/2007 | Nancy B |
Q: I'm pleased to see you have returned and are now available to answer more questions in your expert ...
A: Stephen! And great you can report back on the logistics of this journey! Because there's ...
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| Balloons and tips | 9/7/2007 | Nancy B |
Q: I am traveling to Myanmar with my husband and son in October. I was wondering how easy it is to ...
A: Karen, Ok! First of all, Journeys, yes I've heard of them and vaguely remember hearing the guy was ...
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| Telephone service and communication with the states | 9/6/2007 | Nancy B |
Q: I am traveling to Myanmar with my husband and son in October. I was wondering how easy it is to ...
A: Yikes! Myanmar is one of the worst places for communication! Rates can run up to $8 USD per minute ...
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| walking into Burma for a daytrip? | 9/5/2007 | Nancy B |
Q: after reading the various posts of people taking extensive holidays, i feel like a dilettante, if ...
A: Sorry to be so late, Jeff . . .just back from Europe. You have perfect timing. 1) No one's had to ...
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| Boat trip Bhamo - Mandalay | 7/29/2007 | Nancy B |
Q: planning to do the boat trip from Bhamo to Mandalay in October. How many days will it take to ...
A: Best way to get to Bhamo is to fly. Generally, only Myanmar Air (the gov't airline) flies there and ...
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