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When flying from destination to destination in Myanmar (Burma). I Always tried upon arrival at my destination to share a Taxi. The main reason being that the Military Junta that controls all airlines in Burma have placed the airports long distances from the cities. This is due to the fact that all airports are military airports. I learned very early in my travels in and through Myanmar when flying to always share Taxis..I sought out the europeans (if any ) on the flight and asked them upon their arrival if they would care to share the taxi to the city. Because the taxi rides are so long they tend to cost quite a bit of money..the more you share the lower the costs..This worked for me everywhere..usually everything in Myanmar is bargained for...these taxis know that you have no alternative and the charges are high.
Written Dec 18, 2011
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Make sure that you always have enough US Dollars for your daily activities and also to buy local currency... MAKE SURE THAT YOUR DOLLARS ARE CRISP AND IN NEW CONDITION OTHERWISE THEY WILL NOT CASH THEM.Travellers cheques are not accepted ..local banks will only give you a minimul rate and ATM's are non existant..Exchange rates vary considerably...shop around for the best rates before changing your Dollars...so ...take care
Written Oct 29, 2009
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This isn't really a trap its just that I made this mistake and wish I had realised earlier what I should have done.
As you travel along the lake you will see some wonderful photo opportunities-often very fleeting opportunities. If you have an action setting on your camera put it on this as you travel along the lake. I didn't and from the photo you can see what a beautiful image I missed out on! The other thing I would do is make sure that you have organised with your boatman that if you see a photo opporunity you will signal him to stop. Sounds commonsense doesn't it. Fist time we went out we did not plan ahead and when there are three of you in the boat and you are in the front very hard to let everyone know in that fleeting second you want to stop.
Written Oct 11, 2006
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Unfortunately, there is no getting around paying fees to see various places and admitting that you are a tourist.
At Inle the fee is US$3. Our taxi paid for us on the way in to our hotel. No-one checked it afterwards. I guess they expected that there was no way that you could get away from paying it!
Written Sep 12, 2006
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Well I put this in because I am really uneasy about actually even promoting the wearing of rings around the neck. I'm Ok about the Grandmother wearing them as it is part of her cultural tradition but to me it is a bit of a tragedy that the younger girls are wearing them. I'm caught -I know that the women are now the main breadwinners and I suppose it is one way for them to earn money but what are the costs?
I have not done enough research on it and I know that there are plenty of young Burmese with University degrees who are unemployed. What is the answer?
Updated Sep 7, 2006
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Everyone seems to have an english speaking guide or motorboat driver. In fact, those who speaks well English in Inle will try their hard to ask more from tourist as they can negotiate with you. Try to stick on the current one day service fare and only tips them whe you satisfy with their hard work and performance.
Written Apr 18, 2006
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This is not a floating market but a floating ambush !
On Inle Lake your boat goes from 1 "need to see"point to another.One was the floating market.Big was the surprise that the locals took our boat "hostage" so we had time to buy their overprized kitchy
souvenirs.They hang on to the boat so there was no way of escaping,they only let go when absolutely sure they can't sale anymore.
I even had to borrow money from the boat driver cause we didn't think of buying souvenirs that day !!!
Unique Suggestions: The price they ask divided by 3 is what should be paid.
See the prices tumbling when you start to depart the floating ambush.
Don't think you miss anything cause going to Indein you'll have to walk through a lane of souvenirs shops with the same items.At least there you can run away , here you have to swim away :)
Fun Alternatives: Hide under a blanket !
Even after purchashing 2 identical necklaces a women tried to sell me even 1 more.
I said the boat was going to sink with the weight of all the souvenirs.
Hell everybody has to make a living.
Updated Mar 16, 2006
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Travel agents take a high commission on boat tours,sometimes you even have to share your boat with several other couples.
The price for 1 boat for 1 full day is 12$ , up to 8 people can get in 1 boat
Fun Alternatives: Hire a boat directly at the docks that should give you a better price for there are more boats then tourists.
Written Mar 16, 2006
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