tag:userecho.com,2024-03-29:/feeds/topics/en//EcoBurma2015-01-11T13:51:51+00:00tag:myanmar.userecho.com,2015-01-11:/communities/1/topics/29-good-and-bad-experiance-at-first-time-in-the-country/2015-01-11T13:51:51+00:002015-01-11T13:51:51+00:00Good and Bad experiance at first time in the country [ideas] Now Myanmar has realy the chance to avoid all the normal mistaks for a country who opens up.<br>There are signs it goes there,In Hostels the breakfast is often genuine lokal,healthy and I enjoyt it,only some Ozies screamed"I want bread"meaning this white "rubber bread" So keep your culture and leave the TV free of stupid western nonsens vidio clips. Complaints:got a ferry ticket to Bagan from Mandalay Tourist office(for the 8th of Jan.),my seat was sold twice,the ferry left late and was in Bagan 2 houers late.As my pretty new Map (from T.O.)indicated the busstation is close to the Jetty I started walking into the night.<br>But the busstation is on a new location now ,far away.So I could not catch my bus to Yangon that night.<br> The rason I was in such a hurry, my daughter needet assistance in Australia and the IN in Mandaly was desruptet with and wthout power cuts all 3 days I was there. The IN in Bagan I was informed was not working for the last 3 month.So I coul not book a hotel for Yangon which I tried to reach as quick as I could.Yangon has pretty good working IN .<br>In Yangon the pigons seems sacret and getting well fed all the time,does the Dep. of Health not get worried about desise from the dead and living birds who are there every day en mass?<br> City Buses driving like on a race track when the road is clear but it is still dangerous in a city where many people dont adhere to road rules.<br> I wish this country a lot of good luck with the huge tasks ahead-I just would give up to bring 120 ethnic groups under one umbrella(anderstand I am 77)<br>regards Gerd<br><br/><br/>suggested by: Gerd SchenkGerd Schenkhttps://myanmar.userecho.com/users/49-gerd-schenk/topics/tag:myanmar.userecho.com,2014-10-05:/communities/1/topics/28-networking-in-burma/2014-10-05T19:59:58+00:002014-10-05T19:59:58+00:00networking in Burma [ideas] Good evening<br>Im Diego Chiessa from Spain, and manager of Dondetemetes.net travel blog<br><br>In some months will cross Myanmar in a solo travel and would like to get in touch with people who can help me to discover this amazing and wild country<br><br>I already have the flight and most of accomodations, but maybe we can make an arrangement which satisfies both sides, like for example use my visit to help your tourism with spanish/latin public and at the same time, help me to discover more Myanmar, because im not just interested in the typical touristic places, also discover people, culture and mix with locals<br><br>thanks a lot<br/><br/>suggested by: DondeteMetes BlogdeViajesDondeteMetes BlogdeViajeshttps://myanmar.userecho.com/users/45-dondetemetes-blogdeviajes/topics/tag:myanmar.userecho.com,2014-04-12:/communities/1/topics/19-thank/2014-04-12T07:57:48+00:002014-04-12T07:57:48+00:00Thank [ideas] <br/><br/> Loken Kharel replied:<br/>I want to to give thanks as well to you all and i like to say that when i was at iceland for some of my business trip and simply i found this <a href="http://www.route1carrental.is/">iceland rent a car</a> from forum site like this and i like to give thanks as well to all for sharing this types of good service, which is very helpful for me, thanks. Lovely Suumhttps://myanmar.userecho.com/users/15-lovely-suum/topics/tag:myanmar.userecho.com,2014-03-25:/communities/1/topics/6-is-it-now-safe-to-travel-to-myanmar/2014-03-25T04:25:08+00:002014-03-25T04:25:08+00:00Is it now safe to travel to Myanmar? [questions] [answered]<p>How is the situation for tourists during the anti-Muslim violence in Meikhtila and other places? Is it still OK to travel?</p><br/><br/> Christoph Amthor (inactive) replied:<br/><p>Tourists still seem to be very safe in Myanmar. You should, however, avoid crowds and strolls through unknown quarters, especially after dusk. If you have Internet connection at your hotel, read news updates (for example <a href="http://www.irrawaddy.org">www.irrawaddy.org</a>, <a href="http://www.mizzima.com">www.mizzima.com</a>, or <a href="http://elevenmyanmar.com">elevenmyanmar.com </a>), and ask the hotel staff if they have any updates.<br></p>touristhttps://myanmar.userecho.com/users/23-tourist/topics/tag:myanmar.userecho.com,2014-01-21:/communities/1/topics/14-travel-to-burma-with-a-vehicle/2014-01-21T09:40:10+00:002014-01-21T09:40:10+00:00Travel to Burma with a vehicle [questions] <p></p><p>Hi,</p><p><span style=""></span></p><p>we will be travelling through South-East Asia by car at the end of the year. We would like to drive through Burma from India and continue to Thailand or Laos. I know it has been impossible so far, but I have noticed that recently a group of motorcyclists managed to do that. </p><p>Could you recommend somebody to talk to regarding this possibility? </p>Thanks!<p></p><p></p><br/><br/> loken rabera replied:<br/>May be it's good idea for you to choose this travel and it has provided all the good authentic, custom-tailored tours of Southeast Asia, this <a href="http://www.indochinatravel.com/">travel to myanmar</a> tours will be good option for travelling, have verity of options available for their traveler, once check out, if it is useful.Ma Rekhttps://myanmar.userecho.com/users/18-ma-rek/topics/tag:myanmar.userecho.com,2013-07-19:/communities/1/topics/5-civil-society-development-tour-to-myanmar-nov-9-23/2013-07-19T01:07:21+00:002013-07-19T01:07:21+00:00Civil society & development tour to Myanmar Nov. 9-23 [ideas] <p>I am leading my fourth trip to Myanmar in November 2013. We visit Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Inle Lake but with an emphasis on meeting students and organizations that are trying to make change in the country. The trip is sponsored by VIA, an 50-year-old NGO that has been active in Burma for five years. <br></p><p>This link is the brochure/itinerary: <a href="http://www.viaprograms.org/media/documents/alumni/events_tours/novemberburmatrip.pdf">http://www.viaprograms.org/media/documents/alumni/events_tours/novemberburmatrip.pdf</a></p><p><br></p><p>This link is a fuller description of the trip: <a href="http://www.viaprograms.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=22&Itemid=21.">http://www.viaprograms.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=22&Itemid=21.</a> <br></p><p><br></p><p>You may contact me with questions, <br></p><p>Tim Clark <br></p><p>tclark@factpoint.com<br></p><br/><br/>suggested by: Tim ClarkTim Clarkhttps://myanmar.userecho.com/users/31-tim-clark/topics/tag:myanmar.userecho.com,2013-07-04:/communities/1/topics/21-help-itinerary-required/2013-07-04T12:51:00+00:002013-07-04T12:51:00+00:00Help! Itinerary required! [questions] <p>Hi there,</p><p><br></p><p>I am thinking about visiting, alone, Myanmar/Burma in late August and want to get the most out of my trip. Where is unmissable? How long should I spend? What is the best way to travel and to which parts (boat for some, bus for others etc.) Any top tips would be greatly appreciated!!</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks in advance</p><br/><br/> MrGulliver replied:<br/><p>If you are planning to visit temples in Burma "Bagan" will suit you right, if you want to stay on the beach for a while, don't miss to go "Ngapali Beach". You should spend at least 10 days for your trip.</p><p><br></p><p>Furthermore, transportation tips and ideas, take some advices from Burma's travel operator companies.<br></p><p><br>Last time I visit to Burma, I went there with the tour operator company. It was such a memorable trip to Burma.<br>So, my advice is that, contact the trustful tour operators from Burma, and they will give you some advices and help you with your own customized itinerary.<br><br>And, It will be so much easier if you choose the right travel agency for the whole trip. Try some of this agents and ask them for the itinerary - <a href="http://www.myanmarheritagetravel.com/">http://www.myanmarheritagetravel.com/</a><br><a href="http://www.goldenauspiciousmyanmar.com/">http://www.goldenauspiciousmyanmar.com/</a><br><a href="http://myanmartour.asia/">http://myanmartour.asia/</a><br><br>The last time I visit, my travel agent was Golden Auspicius travel. - this one - <a href="http://www.goldenauspiciousmyanmar.com/">http://www.goldenauspiciousmyanmar.com/</a><br><br>They will send you back some suggestions and advices for free, but if you like their tour program and just want to travel with them like me. Just ask them for the itinerary and contact with them.<br><br>Hope this will help you.<br><br>Have a nice day<br></p>Clare Dunnehttps://myanmar.userecho.com/users/28-clare-dunne/topics/tag:myanmar.userecho.com,2013-06-08:/communities/1/topics/12-see-the-irrawaddy-dolphins/2013-06-08T14:50:15+00:002013-06-08T14:50:15+00:00See the Irrawaddy Dolphins [questions] <p>Responding to the frequent request we post below some information that we received from the author of the original <a href="http://www.ecoburma.com/2011/09/save-our-river-save-our-dolphins-save-our-nature/">report</a>: <br></p><p><br></p><blockquote><p>There is an organization which do the research and conservation of the Irrawaddy Dolphins of Burma. It is call <b></b><a href="http://www.wcs.org/where-we-work/asia/myanmar.aspx">Wildlife Conservation Society</a> which work together with government own Fishery Department.<br><br> There are some tour operators in Burma who do for Irrawaddy Dolphin watch.<br> One tour operator is call <b>Kinnari</b>. They have excellent itinerary for Dolphin watch. <a href="http://myantour.com/tourism/listing/kinnari-travels-tours">Contact information of Kinnari Tours</a><br></p><p>contact person: Miss Thandar</p></blockquote><br/><br/>suggested by: Christoph Amthor (inactive)Christoph Amthor (inactive)https://myanmar.userecho.com/users/1-christoph-amthor-inactive/topics/tag:myanmar.userecho.com,2013-03-11:/communities/1/topics/27-crossing-the-border-to-thailand-or-india/2013-03-11T11:39:55+00:002013-03-11T11:39:55+00:00Crossing the border to Thailand or India [questions] <p>Does anyone have experience with entering or leaving Burma/Myanmar on the road through the border with Thailand - not just for a round trip, but connecting to the central regions.<br></p><br/><br/> kenguide replied:<br/><p> At present, you just can legally cross at four places to Myanmar: </p><ul><li><img> From Ranong (southern Thailand border) to Kawthaung (Burma Tanintharyi)</li><li><img> From Mae Sai (northern Thailand border) to Tachilek (Burma Shan State) </li><li><img> From Ruili (China) to Mu Se (Burma Shan State)</li><li><img> From Morei (India border) to Tamu (Burma Chin State) </li></ul> You cannot reach Myanmar by land or by sea from Bangladesh, India and Laos.<br><p></p>bcphttps://myanmar.userecho.com/users/3-bcp/topics/tag:myanmar.userecho.com,2012-10-30:/communities/1/topics/37-on-this-site-there-is-a-pictureposter-of-buddha-reaching-down-to-a-small-elephant-can-you-tell-me/2012-10-30T20:56:13+00:002012-10-30T20:56:13+00:00 ON this site there is a picture/poster of Buddha reaching down to a small elephant. Can you tell me the location and also how I may obtain a copy of the poster? I would greatly appreciate your help.Dee [questions] <p>On this site there is a picture/poster of Buddha reaching down to a small elephant Could you tell me the location of this Buddha and also where I might obtain a copy of the poster? I am not certain that my request was sent or when or how I was to get the information. It would be helpful to know if people are to check back on the site. It would be better if there were a method of leaving an email address.</p><p>Thank you.</p><br/><br/> Dee Petersen Hardy replied:<br/><p>Thank you VERY much. I will contact the photographer as suggested. Where in Burma is this located? If/when--likely when I would like to see it.</p><p>again --thank you.</p><p>Dee</p>Dee Petersen Hardyhttps://myanmar.userecho.com/users/13-dee-petersen-hardy/topics/tag:myanmar.userecho.com,2012-09-05:/communities/1/topics/13-good-food-in-burma/2012-09-05T11:13:32+00:002012-09-05T11:13:32+00:00Good food in Burma [questions] <p style="MARGIN: 1.4pt 0cm;"><span style=""><font color="#000000">Hi, I am a bit faddy when it comes to food.<span style=""> </span>I would appreciate some firsthand restaurant recommendations in Yangon, Mandalay and Kalaw.<span style=""> </span>I am not a veggie so am open to meat/ fish restaurants too. </font></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 1.4pt 0cm;"><span style=""><font color="#000000"></font></span> </p><p style="MARGIN: 1.4pt 0cm;"><span style=""><font color="#000000"> Readers of this website may also be interested in these travel tips for Burma. I came accross this site and found it useful. </font></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 1.4pt 0cm;"><span style=""><font color="#000000"> </font></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><a href="http://www.dontworryjusttravel.com/index.php/en/asiapacific/burmamyanmar/129-burma-myanmar-travel-tips.html"><span style=""><font color="#0000ff"></font></span></a><font color="#0000ff"><a href="http://www.dontworryjusttravel.com/index.php/en/asiapacific/burmamyanmar/129-burma-myanmar-travel-tips.html">http://www.dontworryjusttravel.com/index.php/en/asiapacific/burmamyanmar/129-burma-myanmar-travel-tips.html</a></font></p><p><br></p><br/><br/>suggested by: Anne BrowneAnne Brownehttps://myanmar.userecho.com/users/6-anne-browne/topics/tag:myanmar.userecho.com,2012-08-14:/communities/1/topics/18-welcome/2012-08-14T10:18:08+00:002012-08-14T10:18:08+00:00Welcome! [news] [completed]<p>Here you can discuss all questions related to EcoBurma and travel to Burma / Myanmar. Please read these rules before you start:</p><p><br></p><p>In this forum, you can ask a question, post answers to existing questions, share your experiences, or vote other peoples' posts up or down. For all that you need to register or log in first. This can be done via your Facebook, Twitter and other accounts.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>This forum is about travel to Burma / Myanmar (with a strong focus on responsible or ethical travel) and about the project EcoBurma, which is located at <a href="http://www.ecoburma.com">www.ecoburma.com</a> and at <a href="https://my.ecoburma.com">my.ecoburma.com</a> .</li><li>We request that you don't post commercial advertising or self-promotion. Strictly charitable initiatives are welcome, if their goals are in line with <a href="http://www.burma-center.org/en/about-us/mission-and-profile/">ours</a>.</li><li>We don't have any support staff to answer questions but we will try to help as much as we can. Please also help us answer other people's questions.<br></li><li>If you see any post that is offensive, racist, off-topic or spam, or that advocates violence you can report it for removal.<br></li><li>We don't accept any responsibility for content and links posted by the users of this forum, and providing this platform does not automatically mean that we endorse their opinions or guarantee the accuracy of information posted.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Our four general commenting rules apply:</p><h3>Be nice. Keep it clean. Stay on topic. No spam.</h3><p><br></p><p>Please understand that any post that violates these rules will be removed and their authors may be banned.<br></p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy your stay! </p><p><br></p><p>Burma Center Prague</p><br/><br/> Christoph Amthor (inactive) changed status to Completed Christoph Amthor (inactive)https://myanmar.userecho.com/users/1-christoph-amthor-inactive/topics/tag:myanmar.userecho.com,2012-08-13:/communities/1/topics/15-bad-practice-where-you-would-least-expect-it/2012-08-13T07:45:43+00:002012-08-13T07:45:43+00:00Bad practice where you would least expect it [news] <div>Although Fodor's prides itself on giving us the "best information", their forum's moderators seem to perceive their task as a full-fledged censorship board. A post that did nothing else but pointing readers to the EcoBurma website has been removed and the account canceled, although it was clearly in line with Fodor's own proclaimed forum rules: no profanity or vulgar language, no attacks, no inflammatory material, clearly about travel, no commercial posting, no copyrighted material, certainly not monopolizing the board, and no provocation, apart from possibly provoking the Burmese regime! </div><div><br></div><div>The only feature that made the unfortunate post different from others that were allowed to stay is that it was not about satisfying the needs of tourists, but about the rights of the people at the destinations. It must be concluded that responsible travel is not in line with Fodor's mission. </div><div><br></div><div>I have sent a request for clarification on 30 October 2011. As soon as I receive an answer, I will post it here.<span id="pastemarkerend64010"></span></div><br/><br/>suggested by: Christoph Amthor (inactive)Christoph Amthor (inactive)https://myanmar.userecho.com/users/1-christoph-amthor-inactive/topics/