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RE: 2 questions Myanmar
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, May 18, 2013
Yes, as others have said, opt for Bagan. It may not be possible to get to Mrauk U during monsoo...

RE: Online Visa for Myanmar
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, May 18, 2013
It does work to get a pre-arranged tourist visa. The travel agency may or may not require you to...

RE: How safe is it?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, May 18, 2013
I felt very safe in Burma. The only stories I've heard directly of mishaps were a couple of peop...

Re: Flight Yangon-Heho, what did you pay?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, May 18, 2013
Those are reasonable prices. I'd recommend you use a travel agent in Yangon to book your flights...

Re: July Itinerary Myanmar - Mrauk -U and Boat Hopping
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, May 15, 2013
I agree with others - you are trying to do too much.

If you want to go to Mrauk U, count on ...

Re: Bank transfer to travel agent?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, May 11, 2013
Interesting, Eric. One cannot do an online transfer to a foreign bank from a US account unless y...

RE: Bank transfer to travel agent?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, May 10, 2013
Yes, as travel agents in Myanmar cannot (yet) accept credit cards, bank transfers are the usual w...

Re: Taxis in Myanmar
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, May 8, 2013
I never saw a taxi with a meter. You are lucky if the car has door panels, etc.

Monty's price...

Re: Oway web site
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, May 4, 2013
They apparently do take credit cards as they are located in California. But I wouldn't use any t...

RE: Flying from Yangon to Bagan
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, May 2, 2013
I booked all of my flights in advance, but I was flying during high season. You can easily book ...

Re: Import permit for 'all communications equipment'(cellphone)?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, May 1, 2013
No permit required.

RE: Money Exchange (recent rate)
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Apr 30, 2013
The Lonely Planet was out of date before it was in print. Things have changed very rapidly in Bu...

RE: vaccinations needed in Myanmar
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Apr 29, 2013
The reason MMR is recommend for travel to third world countries is that what westerners consider ...

RE: Money Exchange (recent rate)
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Apr 29, 2013
Change your dollars at the airport upon arrival. Banks have exchange windows there. If you opt ...

Re: Flights on Air Bagan
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Apr 29, 2013
mid-May is off season. It will be hot and may be rainy in some places. You need to contact an a...

RE: 5 Days in Myanmar, Is it enough?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Apr 27, 2013
Choose one place you want to see in addition to your entry city. If you fly, you can cover eithe...

RE: vaccinations needed in Myanmar
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Apr 27, 2013
Tetanus is wise even if you are staying at home. The immunizations you list are routine for visi...

RE: Mrauk U in May-by road!?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Apr 27, 2013
Marie, do report back on the land route from Bagan.

Re: Burma in November
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Apr 18, 2013
I've traveled there two Novembers - 2009 and 2011. I do highly recommend that you book everythin...

RE: family accommodation Myanmar july
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Apr 16, 2013
Family accommodations will be difficult to find. One option is to ask an agent in Yangon to find...