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RE: Burma accomodation costs

by montyman 13 May 2012

Why I suggest fly is often flights in and out of Heho are delayed also flights usually midmorning this means 1 hr to airport 2 hrs before…
Beautiful photos of Myanmar

by Henk 05 May 2012

Beautiful photos of Myanmar: *[Myanmar (Burma) - Photo Gallery|http://www.hsdejong.nl/myanmar/]* The photo gallery celebrates not only…
Re: Kengtung-Inle

by tabmow66 03 May 2012

I've been in Eastern Shan State twice, in 2009 and last December. In 2009 I entered at Tachileik and took shared taxis to Kengtung and…
RE: Kengtung-Inle

by tribalspirit 03 May 2012

Thanks for the info about their trip. Like I said I heard the info 3rd hand and they said they started in Shan state. But a bike trip…
RE: Newcastle UK - Newcastle Australia

by Jeraboa 03 May 2012

The Pakistan visa might not be so much of a problem, it depends how long you intend to take getting there, they will issue a visa which…
RE: Mae Sot and Friendship Bridge

by hoteldelta 03 May 2012

SUre, parts of Shan state can be traveled. but the area mentioned above is not Shan. Tachilek is Shan state. You can get in overland (witho…
RE: Mae Sot and Friendship Bridge

by tribalspirit 02 May 2012

hoteldelta, any luck traveling in Shan State at all?
RE: Kengtung-Inle

by tribalspirit 02 May 2012

Thanks for answering. A friend of mine met one of the bikers in Bkk and he said they started there (mai sai) and went on. Yes I saw the…
Re: Kengtung-Inle

by tabmow66 02 May 2012

I'm not sure what you mean by the word "guild".... guide? The motorcycle video is interesting but there's nothing of Eastern Shan State…
Taungbyon nat pwe and traveling Myanmar in August

by eleanorrosehip1981 01 May 2012

I am planning on going to the Taungbyon nat pwe (20 km n of Mandalay) in August. I would like to hear from other independent travelers…
Kengtung-Inle

by tribalspirit 01 May 2012

Hi, I am looking for current info regarding travels in Shan State? If crossing at Mai Sai I know about the procedures of getting the guild…
RE: Trekking in Kengtung - Kyaing Tong in August?

by mthsya 20 April 2012

Hi!The weather is wet .Auguest is the middle of rainy season in Myanmar.But in Shan State ,there are a little rain .For this trip , you…
RE: Controversial travel report from Singapore reporter about Golden Rock

by martin010 15 April 2012

Vagabond... Its quite apparent you know very little of the Myanmar Chinese and their situation. Its OK you base your opinion on what a…
Re: Crossing Overland with Thailand

by kristofe80 23 March 2012

Thai-Burma border Mae Sot - Tachileck (Shan State) : It's possible by the road but when you arrive in Tachileik, you will have to take…
RE: Myanmar Itinerary Feedback + Questions

by hinterlander 23 March 2012

The reality is you are unlikely to be able to see so many places in 17 days without half-killing yourself in the process. Anytime you're…
RE: Itinerary suggestions for 26 days

by khom 17 March 2012

Hi if you are looking for a "not to be missed " or out of the tourist trial area, you should go to KYAUKME which is in the norther…
RE: Fulfilling a Myanmar textile passion

by naugastyle 25 February 2012

As I'm sure you're aware by now, there is limited movement within Kachin State right now due to ongoing fighting. And while there are…
RE: Fulfilling a Myanmar textile passion

by naugastyle 24 February 2012

I work with textiles from various parts of Myanmar on a daily basis. Karen fabric to me is not particularly beautiful, but that doesn't…
RE: flying in just before new year

by martin010 22 February 2012

Sorry that im confused but what has Shan state got to do with my wedding? My fiance is Kachin and the only one who is obsessed with weapons…
RE: flying in just before new year

by montyman 22 February 2012

At least then I wont get poisoned by those harsh shan curries lol, but better make it later this year we don't want a "Shotgun wedding…
Itinerary

by jjm888 22 February 2012

Hey There, I know there have been a million similar posts, so please bare with me. I'm travelling to Myanmar for 3 weeks. Figure I nee…
Myanmar-Trip report

by donkeyoattea 16 February 2012

I just finished a 3 week visit to Myanmar and wanted to share some thoughts and advice for those planning a trip. I was traveling with…
RE: 10 tips to travel Myanmar

by martin010 16 February 2012

"Not sure the country is quite ready for it, too fast. " In my opinion it is not... "NO mention of the kachin conflict nor the recent…
RE: 10 tips to travel Myanmar

by burmats 16 February 2012

Glad you had a nice trip. next time stay longer and stay on the ground. I think boat tends to be my favorite way of getting around (when…
RE: BOOK AHEAD! guesthouses in Yangon 100% full!

by HenningWessel 10 February 2012

I don't think more areas are going to be opened up soon. http://www.dvb.no/news/fighting-breaks-out-in-shan-state/20191 Says armed cla…