as above...internal flights can save time (and eneegy) and I recommend it if you only have a short time in the country...your allowance of...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hel for budget in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 2 Weeks Itinerary ! and general info in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
definately avoid the street changers...official changers are the way to go...if the airport ones are open when you arrive change there. The...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called itinerary-advice and questions about myanmar in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
again...you dont need 4 days, or even 3, at Bagan...unless you are a total temple nut...how many temples do you need to see...you will see...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Northern Chin Province in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
hi...I travelled in southern Chin State in Feb...as far north as Matupi...my Chin guide did mention about next time travelling thru...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called itinerary-advice and questions about myanmar in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
I'd drop a day or 2 off Bagan...you dont need 4 ful days there...you can see more than enough temples there in 2 days. Three full days in...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Myanmar Itinerary - Advice please! in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
If you get the overnight bus to Bagan you might end up catching up on some sleep the first day so might need the second day there...and one...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Myanmar in August in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
yep.....and of course we all know you can't swim when it's raining huh... It will be raining everywhere in August.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Border crossing from Assam to Nagaland in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
the 3 main routes are via Dimapur to get to Kohima, etc; the road east from near Sivasagar up to Mon; and the road up to Mokokchung from...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called How much money should I change? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
have seen the ATMs at Bangkok airport tha tdispense $$ US..and other currencies...but haven't used em.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called How much money should I change? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
When you arrive Yangon change $100-200 US into Kyat at the airport official money changer. If you already have a bunch of smaller $$US...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hsipaw/kyaukme to inle travel in a day! in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
so RUGMM..you are a Myanmar tour guide...maybe you can buy those bus tickets...maybe not others...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 6 days in myanmar itinerary in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Possibly agree with Monty about taking the O/N bus from Heho to Yangon rather than flight...but for getting Bagan to Inle I can't see how...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Western Myanmar -- Off the Beaten Path in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
of course always ask lots of questions...before paying for a trip...as with any tour company anywhere...what do you mean 'ended up costing...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 6 days in myanmar itinerary in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Suggest fly to Bagan same day you arrive in Yangon...one full day and next morning there then arvo flight to Heho and Inle....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hsipaw/kyaukme to inle travel in a day! in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
You could probably get a share taxi from Kyaukme (starting in Hsipaw) to Mandalay, but not direct to to Inle....
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