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Money Matters.   Rangoon

Money Matters., Rangoon

 3 Reviews  The problem will be come when change money in Myanmar , they need and accept crisp ,clean and good dollars.You would be seen the exchange rate in some web ,but it means 100 note.If you change 50 , 20... 

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Footpaths / pavements.   Rangoon

Footpaths / pavements., Rangoon

 1 Review  The footpaths in Yangon are highly irregular to say the least! There are a range of pavement styles, and few are without major subsidence, large cracks, uneven joins, and/or gaping big holes! Most of... 

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Power cuts.   Rangoon

Power cuts., Rangoon

 1 Review  ALWAYS CARRY A TORCH WITH YOU HERE Due to the fact that the electricity can be turned off at any time of the day or night ..to carry a torch with you here is imperative..You will notice here that all... 

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Water / hydration.   Rangoon

Water / hydration., Rangoon

 1 Review  BURMA I found travelling in Burma (Myanmar) to be the hottest place that I have ever been anywhere that I have travelled. When "out and about" for the day ALWAYS make sure that you carry with you... 

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$10 airport tax!!!

by Mique

Quite a few people don't realise that they have to pay $10 airport tax when they leave Burma since it is one of the few airports in asia at least that haven't included the airport tax in the tickets yet. And it is quite tempting to spend the last dollars thinking that you can get money once you land in Bangkok/Doha/Home..... , many people end up in trouble at the airport. Not sure what happens but it could be that you pay with your credit card there (provided that you have one) or that they have to borrow money from fellow passengers but it is wise to keep this much money at least so you don't need to find out. Nowadays the airport tax is included in the ticket for ALL airlines. So no need to pay tax at the airport anymore.

Tap or local water

by stevemt

Do NOT drink tap or local water. Use only bottled water you have bought.This includes ice in drinks, cleaning your teeth, salads (not that you find many of them in this country, except perhaps in top class hotels which would be ok.)Remember also that food served on plates at roadside food stalls have probably been served on plates that have been rinsed in cold water that has been in a bucket all day. The problem is not with hot food, it's with the washing up facilities.This is a general warning that extends all over south east asia/

BEWARE OF SNAKES IN MYANMAR..

by DennyP

SNAKES When travelling in the countryside in Myanmar BEWARE of snakes..Myanmar has a large range of different snakes and many are venomous that pocess neurotoxic venoms that are deadly. Many people die of snake bite each year in Myanmar usually because of the lack of fast medical and hospital attention.. The hospitals in Myanmar are not likely to have any anti-venene so if you are bitten it can have a serious outcome. Myanmar has the largest snake in the world and is commonly known as the Burmese Python this snake can grow up to 5 meters in length and is extremely dangerous . The main snakes to worry about are the snakes that you would come in contact with while out walking. There are some common sense things to remember.. WATCH WHERE YOU ARE WALKING ALWAYS WEAR A GOOD PAIR OF HIKING / WALKING BOOTS/ SHOES. BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS. STAY CLEAR OF ANY SNAKES THAT YOU MAY COME...

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MAKE SURE THAT YOUR FINANCES ARE COVERED

by DennyP

When travelling to/ through Myanmar make sure that your finances are covered...The only currency that is accepted for Entry and Departure taxes is US Dollars...These US dollar bills must be in pristine condition...crisp and new otherwise they will not be accepted by government authorities entering and departing ALL the different regions you will visit in your stay as there is an entry AND departure tax....Make sure that you have some bills in small denominations ie:$5's $10's and $20's. When paying taxes always try and have the correct amount in US $'s thus avoiding change in Burmese "Kyiat" at a really lousy exchange rate.This will also ensure that you will not be left with a lot of worthless Burmese "KYAT " currency when you leave. There are no ATM machines. The bank will give you a really low rate and travellers cheques are not accepted anywhere. Best exchange rates on your money can...

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TRAVEL INSURANCE IS A MUST IN S.E.ASIA

by DennyP

S.E.ASIA. I love to travel through S.E.Asia and also know what the medical system is like..Make sure that you are ALWAYS carrying travel insurance..it is a must! When I prepare to travel I always carry with me a Travel Insurance contract that will cover me for all the countries that I will be travelling in and also I take out a special" repatriation clause that will get me back home in case of dire emergency. Travelling is great fun but accidents unfortunately happen anywhere and anytime.Hospital stays can be horrendously expensive also some times hard to find. You know mother nature can play a hand as well I was once caught in an earthquake in Peru with no notice at all. A lot of travellers indulge in wonderful and sometimes very dangerous activities without giving it a second thought. but as they say: DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT

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ALWAYS CARRY A PONCHO OR UMBRELLA

by DennyP

While travelling through Burma and ALL of South East Asia I always carried a poncho with me as it can rain at any time and when it does it is extremely heavy. The weather can change in a minute and to be in an exposed areas such as out on Lake Inle as happens I was glad that I was carrying it. My poncho also covers my backpack as well. The poncho is light , small and when rolled up fits into my pocket no problem..

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ALWAYS CARRY PLENTY OF WATER HERE

by DennyP

MYANMAR (BURMA) When travelling out and about in Myanmar ALWAYS make sure that due to the excessive heat you will need to carry plenty of fresh water. This in a lot of areas this is not easy to find. So, before you set out for the day have more than sufficient bottled fresh water for your daily needs . I found the heat in Burma to be the most extreme that I have have ever endured travelling anywhere. The best and cheapest option is to always buy large bottles at the supermarket and keep them in the hostel/hotel refrigerator.This way I always new that they were not "refills" with ordinary water...ALWAYS check the caps to make sure that the seal has not been broken .I once got caught this way and suffered for a few days with extremely bad stomach problems...

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Internet Access

by gabriellefox

There is no public access available to the internet. "Illegal use of a modem" is punishable by 15 years in prison. The SLORC is very serious about not letting any information in or out. In 1996 Leo Nichols was arrested for "Illegal use of a fax machine." He died in prison shortly after being arrested. Only a couple servers that we know of are inside the country, but they are privately owned, or within the US consulate.

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Photographing Government Buildings. Don't Do It

by Hmmmm

Don't Do as I did here and photograph Government buildings. After taking this photo here of the Kawthoung Burmese Immigration Office, on the northern Coast of Snake Island, I was told by my guides to Put my camera in my bag. I could be arrested. Or at least my Camera could be confiscated.The guides were quite serious, and told me later that the Army, which rules the country with an Iron fist, do not tolerate such liberties.

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Beware the Smiley, Powdered Children.

by Hmmmm

Beside the multitude of cats, roasted fish and coconuts, Burma seems to be inundated with curious kids. This kids will approach you en masse and in a single chat say "HELLO!". Ignore them... Really, Little blighters they should be seen and not heard!Don't be sucked in by their infectious smiles, their natural exuberance and their sincere curiosity. Ba Humba I say.But If you do stop, give them something like a smile, you may make their day. And you may find that as you watch them run away giggling, that you feel better too.

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The Kandawgyi Palace Hotel  Rangoon

 11 Reviews and 116 Opinions  Kandawgyi Palace hotel is located on the shore of Royal Lake. I hope these pics will help you to... 

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The Hotel @ Tharabar Gate  Bagan

 1 Review and 149 Opinions  I can't tell whether this hotel is better or worse than other 4* hotels in Bagan, but I'd heartedly... 

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Hotel By The Red Canal, Mandalay  Mandalay

 1 Review and 219 Opinions  Great hotel, arguably our favorite in Myanmar. You can tell the owners put a lot of thought into... 

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