AboutNancy B Expertise One of my all-time favorites. I`ve been there more than 10 times (for at least a month each time), done the tourist loop five times and travelled to several permit-only areas. Aside from the Yangon, Bago, Inle, Kalaw, Mandalay, Pagan, Pyay route, I`ve travelled twice to Sittwe, Mrauk-U and the Chin areas and then down to Ramree Island, Ngapali and Pathein. Been on the wonderful boat from Bhamo to Mandalay and sojourned in the south a bit past Moulmein. Most recently I trekked in the northern Kachin state, camped and stayed with the Rawang tribe, for 2 weeks on the way to Phonekan Razi to see the Himalayas from the east. I`ve taken nearly every mode of transport--trains, planes, buses, boats, bikes, oxcarts, trekking on foot. I can answer logistical questions about airfare, hotels, restaurants, trekking, trains, restricted/open areas and, especially, cultural/religious sites and their significance.
Experience The world is a fascinating place and nothing reveals this more thoroughly than exploring faraway lands. I've got a penchant for the exotic, a friendly face and a true curiousity about the people, art and life.
we have heard that certain series of us currency is not accepted in myanmar, i.e. CD or CB. would you know anything about that.
thanks
Answer Hi, Shelia,
Actually, due to concerns over counterfeit currency, on my last visit dollar bills with serial numbers beginning with AB or BC may not be accepted. And ANY creasing or tear in a bill is out of the question. Bring crisp new $100 U.S. bills. (Lower denominations may fetch lower exchange.) Of course, Myanmar works on whims and it's entirely possible new letters (for serial numbers) are now prohibited!
Have fun,
Nancy B
