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I had 3 full days in Mandalay which was sufficient for my needs. From what I gather the main points of interest are the palace, Mahamuni...

I don't know if I was just lucky, but I got a single room at the Thande in Old Bagan for $28 it was 1st October (first day of the high...

Thanks jeanw - although teeth rottingly unhealthy, a little now and then would be a treat!!

I was able to get a free shuttle from Ocean Pearl in Yangon to the airport the day I left. They go twice a day so if it suits your flight...

One thing I had there which I loved - a palm sugar sweet which was give to me after a meal. It was soft, brown with a fudge consistency....

I stayed at what is probably a government owned hotel in Bagan - the Thande. I feel vindicated by the fact that it was twice the price of...

Well places constantly change - some get better some get worse. ...

I couldn't try the Mohinga (being veggo) which was a shame, but I loved the Shan noodles. The best ones I had were in Nyaungschwe at Linn...

I agree Herbie - I never found these things in Myanmar. My first couple of visits to Vietnam definitely fitted this category (well...it was...

#21 - I certainly don't feel I have mislead anyone. ...

Lol - sorry Monty - forgot my laziness could bounce back on you!! Well I did get bed-bug wannabees, the s

Yeah - looked just like that! I obviously don't know my 'salida de emergencia' from my 'uscita d'emergenza'!!

Just another quick post about money and budget....

I flew KBZ last week from Bagan to Yangon. Their inflight magazine states they have two ATR 72-500 planes, around about 64 seats. The...

I've just returned from three weeks in Myanmar so thought I'd give a trip report. 13 Sept – 5 Oct 2011. (sorry – I have a tendency to...