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Subject: Re: How do I bring and carry money in myanmar? Posted on: Sun, 4 Jan 2004 16:27:56 +0000 (UTC)

"Frans Vandenbosch" wrote in message news:...
> "Bill" wrote...
> > I am an American. my friend and I plan to viset Myanmar in Feb..I
> > understand that credit cards and travlor checks can not be used in
> > Myanmar. If we don't arrange for a tour before we go there .We need to
> > bring all the money we will need for a 20 day stay.What do we do?
> > carrie a large amount of chash around with us.. Is it safe?? Or is
> > there any other way?...........Al so any advice on tours? Or what to
> > see and do. What not to see and do. Thank You Bill
>
>
> Have a look here:
> http://www.actagena.org/pictures/Myanmar/index.html
>
> Most tourist go to central Myanmar
> But I very strongly advise to go to the border or other regions
> KyengTong, Sittwe, Mrauk-U, Myikyina, ...
>
> My priority list was:
> - People: tribes, local ceremonies, etc...
> - History: archeological excavations, > 1500 jear old issues
> - Nature: scenery, hills, lakes, waterfalls, beaches, etc...
> - General culture: buddhism, temples, stupas,
> - Local handycrafts
>
> Contact a travel agency (via the WWW) in Yangon
> They will arrange a (very cost effective) tour exactly as per your
> requirements
>
> Another advise is to try to convince your travel agency
> not to visit all possible temples, pagodas, holy grottoes, stupas
> After five days you will have seen more than you like
>
> Myanmar is extremely safe
> Don't worry to take all the cash with you
> Moral standards in Myanmar are on a level, you have never seen before
>
> Make sure you have clean USD notes
>
> Before you leave:
> make some daily excercises in walking barefooted on hot asphalt.
>
> Be prepared to face a lot of glaring poverty.
>
> And mention asides to your guide or hotel owner that you don't like muslims.
> They will adore you for the rest of your life.
>
> .

I have contacted travel ageits in Myanmir (via WWW) The tours
vary. Some better that others. But all the same high price. Like there
is a set price for all 20 day tours.How do I find a good one at a low
price? Or?