Essential Travel Information

Biking Around Myanmar – Top 3 Myanmar Biking Routes

Have you ever heard about this saying ‘Get a bicycle, you will certainly not regret it if you live.’ In the journey to explore the extraordinary land of Myanmar, biking […]

Vaccinations Before a Trip to Myanmar

Which vaccinations do I need to travel to Myanmar? The answer actually will vary depending on:

Which part of the country you will take tours to, for example Bagan tour […]

USD, EURO or Kyat to Visit Myanmar?

Using USD or Kyat to Visit Myanmar? Probably this is one of the questions that most tourists are dying to know. Why this?
First of all, remember that Myanmar, a […]

SIM Cards in Myanmar

If you intend to travel to Myanmar particularly visit great destinations like Yangon, Bagan, Inle Lake, and Mandalay, you will probably wonder: “Which sim card is best in Burma? What’s […]

FAQs on Myanmar Travel

Is tipping customary in Myanmar?
As in many Asian countries, tipping is not customary in Myanmar. It means that an act of generosity could potentially be misconstrued as an insult […]

Medical Treatment & Hospital System in Myanmar

Some potential risks to health while travelling will vary between individuals and many issues need to be carefully considered; for example, activities abroad, length of stay and general health of […]

Responsible Travel Tips for Visiting Myanmar (Burma)

Respect Myanmar’s customs, traditions, religion and culture
Dress modestly and respectfully. Shoulders to knees should be covered, especially when entering places of worship
Be sensitive to Burma’s political situation. […]

Foreign Embassies in Myanmar

United State Embassy
Address: 110 University Ave, Kamayut Township, Yangoon
Phone: (95)-(1) 536-509
Fax: (95)-(1)-511-069…

How to Etiquette in Myanmar

Familiarize yourself with essential local etiquette in Myanmar helps you get around the country without being afraid of getting things wrong. These below need-to-know understandings of Burma’s customs and etiquette […]

Accommodation Booking before Myanmar Trip

Booking in advance is highly recommended because of a comparative shortage of rooms which often have higher prices than others in Southeast Asian countries. You should bear in mind that […]

Postal Services in Myanmar

There have a number of post offices in Myanmar. It is necessary to know at least some of them in case you need to send a parcel within the country […]

Internet Access in Myanmar

The Myanmar’s first Internet access was established in the year of 2000. Because of particular government restrictions involving price, facility and infrastructure, Myanmar presents itself with a low Internet connection […]

Electricity and Shortages

Like water issues in Myanmar, electricity has also fall shortage and unreliable, particularly in rural areas. When traveling to Myanmar, you may encounter power-cut. It is, therefore, necessary to bring […]

Mobile Phones in Myanmar

Both internet access and telephone line in Myanmar are more underdeveloped than those of other Southeast Asian countries. However, thanks to an innovation in infrastructure, Myanmar’s telecommunications have significantly improved. Find out more

What is the Toilet Like in Myanmar?

Some confuse whether using toilet in Myanmar is the same as other countries or not. In fact, there is little difference. Here’re toilet guide in Myanmar that may help you […]

Water and Hygiene in Myanmar

Myanmar is one of the Southeast Asia’s poorest countries, which made clean water supply and hygiene a problem of foreign travelers’ concerns.
In Myanmar, major water sources for the communities […]

Myanmar Currency & Exchange Rate

The Kyat is today official currency of Myanmar (Burma) which is often abbreviated as “K” and placed before the numerical value (e.g. K200). Kyat is present released in notes (no […]

Useful Words & Phrases for Visitors to Myanmar

Visitors in Myanmar often speak Burmese language for greetings, farewell, purchasing something, places or asking directions. Therefore, for those who are not familiar with this kind of language, you at […]

Traffic System in Myanmar

A surreal Myanmar with thousands of ancient pagodas fascinates tourists by its enchanting appearance.  People can be lost in the gorgeous scenery of Inle Lake, or attracted by a Myanmar […]