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RE: How to discover Myanmar on dirtbikes

by zachb 30 May 2012

I went to MTT today and tried to figure out the whole renting and accidental off-limits business. They told me they didn't see a problem…
RE: itinerary-advice and questions about myanmar

by Cassiecat 29 May 2012

It depends on your interests, but I'd drop a day from Mandalay (or maybe take a day trip to Pyin U Lwin) but keep all the days in Bagan.…
Re: Budget for 6 months in SE Asia

by JacobJames 27 May 2012

I've just come back from Myanmar, total spending for 28 days was £485, that was mostly staying in double rooms w/private bathroom. It…
RE: Boats, beaches and trekking

by bellenomade 22 May 2012

Thanks everybody for your recommendations. Ngapali has been scratched out. Will we be able to do Sittwe and Mrauk U. I was hoping to…
RE: Bagan - Mandalay

by Cassiecat 22 May 2012

Ok, thanks for the clarification. We found Bagan a much more compelling destination than Mandalay. I'd cut Mt. Popa, and spend your…
RE: Burma one week in August? Worth going?

by Austinbama 19 May 2012

If you stay 3 week in Myanmar. It's good enough to visit main tourist destination in Myanmar. I Suggest the places for Myanmar as following…
RE: Burma on a budget--still possible?

by Hnynnei 18 May 2012

it's possible for local cheap guest house and some un known hotel now is not in peak season i hope u will be fine Yangon-Bagan-Mandalay-I…
RE: Myanmar November 2012 Need advice

by Cassiecat 18 May 2012

I don't think it will make much, if any, difference in availability of places to stay whether you do your meditation retreat at the beginnin…
Re: Itinerary/Logistics Question

by fealoo 14 May 2012

Mandalay (center town) to Pyin u Lwin (dir. Lashio) by "light Truck" : cheaper and fast!! In Pyin u Lwin things have change now. I…
RE: Travelling by (motor)bike in Myanmar: possible?

by zachb 06 May 2012

Martin, not a rip off here in Mandalay. I got a New Anbo. As you know the Kenbo and New Anbo bikes are the more expensive but more reliable…
Re: Taungbyon nat pwe and traveling Myanmar in August

by SymbolicMyanmar 04 May 2012

During TaungByon Season, you will see seasonal rain but it drys up quickly due to high temprature.. becareful with the public transport…
RE: Just spent 27 days in Myanmar / Burma

by bradykang 03 May 2012

Tessa, we went to Hsipaw after the water festival and the main noise from the traffic was from trucks that were carrying pipes for the…
Just spent 27 days in Myanmar / Burma

by bradykang 02 May 2012

Just returned from 27 days in Myanmar / Burma. 3rd April to 30th April. We went with a section of a 2005 SEA Lonely Planet and some notes…
RE: Call Roaming now possible in Yangon!!

by naugastyle 26 April 2012

A bus stops partway through the trip to let people get food and use the toilet. I didn't think this needed to be explained since every…
RE: new hotels Yangon

by alsch 25 April 2012

#23 - We just got back from 3 weeks in Myanmar and did not book any hotels in advance, although we met many that did. OK so we were there…
RE: Route advice please..

by Herbie47 11 April 2012

The train is quicker as it is downhill but that is not what I said. What I said was get off at Pyin U Lwin and take a share taxi as that…
RE: Feedback on Iternerary in Myanmar--Would LOVE help!

by naugastyle 11 April 2012

I liked Pyin Oo Lwin a lot, but it's a little odd to do a daytrip to Kyaukme from there. There isn't a ton to see in Kyaukme for a daytrip…
RE: Feedback on Iternerary in Myanmar--Would LOVE help!

by jethip 10 April 2012

As Cassiecat mentioned you didn´t consider the transportation time. The boat trip from Bagan to Mandalay will take you a whole day, as…
RE: Feedback on Iternerary in Myanmar--Would LOVE help!

by Cassiecat 10 April 2012

The one must-see place in Yangon is the Swedagon Pagoda. A late afternoon into evening visit is a perfect time. If you get into Yangon…
Feedback on Iternerary in Myanmar--Would LOVE help!

by valerie1213 10 April 2012

We'll be in Myanmar for 18 days (April 22 through May 9th). We would love feedback and advice on the following itinerary (including stuff…
RE: Route advice please..

by naugastyle 10 April 2012

The new itinerary makes more sense. On my first trip to Myanmar I had 17 days and did Inle, Mrauk U and Kyaukme ONLY--no Pyin Oo Lwin,…
RE: Route advice please..

by Cassiecat 09 April 2012

I notice you have chosen not to go to Bagan. Bagan was certainly a highlight for us. We took a daytrip to Pyin U Lwin, and while it…
RE: hill station of Pyin u Lwin or Kalaw, if I have to choose one?

by rivaltribal 03 April 2012

Monty...mate, the main Q was about hill stations... Hsipaw or Kalaw are the options....Pyin-U-Lwin aint really a hill station....both…
RE: hill station of Pyin u Lwin or Kalaw, if I have to choose one?

by montyman 02 April 2012

The train is an interesting journeu from Shweaung (Inle) to Kalow or Hsipaw to Pina loo wyn or the 630am from yangon to Moulmein, maybe…
RE: hill station of Pyin u Lwin or Kalaw, if I have to choose one?

by mmt2012 02 April 2012

Don't take the train except if you go only to and from Yangon and Mandalay, ask for 7am express train if you do want to.