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Re: Hotel in Mandalay
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 7, 2013
Mandalay City Hotel. Great location and nice mid-range hotel.

RE: arriving late
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jan 11, 2013
As # 5 says, reserve with Paxeos for pu and immediate trip to Granada. I stayed at El Padrino wh...

Re: Motobike rental in general
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 3, 2013
I truly can't imagine Bagan with the dust from motos!

Re: Accomodation & Travel Info
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 3, 2013
Thank you for taking the time to post this current useful information!

A question, this is the...

RE: Myanmar Flight Booking
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 7, 2013
Yeah........I like magic!

RE: Myanmar Flight Booking
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 7, 2013
One day in Bagan, I had no ticket for the plane because I was supposed to go by bus. No availabl...

Re: Myanmar Flight Booking
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 7, 2013
And then you are limited to Air Mandalay only - when in reality there are other airlines - all f...

RE: Myanmar Flight Booking
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 7, 2013
You do have to use a travel agent. It's because they don't accept credit cards at this time.
Se...

Re: Favorite Lake Atitlan Village? Need a base.
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jan 11, 2013
I have been there 3 times but don't have the answers you're looking for.

However, I did get ...

Re: Visas for Myanmar
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 7, 2013
You don't mention your itinerary sequence but if possible, you should schedule in a couple of day...

Re: 3 Weeks in Myanmar Christmas new year advice
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 6, 2013
Since this is the highest of the already high season and in the midst of the 'gold rush' of touri...

Re: Quick trip to Myanmar
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 14, 2013
How did you find the White House? Are they reachable by email?

Thanks.

Re: Burma - 27 days - July / August - ADVICE PLEASE
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 15, 2013
Since you have plenty of time, unlike the others, I vote for Nay Pyi Taw. I'm including it on my...

Re: Booking Air in Myanmar
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 16, 2013
Rubyland Travel is another good travel agent in Myanmar (from my personal experience). Contact v...

Re: Volunteering in Siem Reap
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 16, 2013
Go to the Fodors.com site and you will find reports from many travelers who have volunteered with...

Re: Burma, going overland (bike) from Yangoon to Gwa & Ngapali - the report
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 18, 2013
WOW!! I'm jealous......

Re: Applying for Myanmar tourist visa in the UK
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 18, 2013
A visa for myanmar is good for 90 days after it is issued. That includes the number of days you ...

Re: Looking for local or Bangkok based Travel Agent
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 18, 2013
I used Rubyland Tours very successfully. They had to come to bat for me when I got ill and they ...

Re: need advice: 7 days in Burma (Myanmar) with 1 and 4 year old
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 20, 2013
I stayed at the Golden Express in Bagan. They have a pool and a variety of rooms - the best bein...

RE: Ok, I need immaculate $ notes for Myanmar... can I get them in KL?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 20, 2013
Many things are 'different' in Myanmar. Their planes often leave EARLY, they don't allow you int...