Tips in Myanmar

By Jenna Jolie

Myanmar is still a very different place to travel than its Southeast Asian neighbors, lacking the widespread infrastructure and Western comforts found over the border in Thailand. However, follow these tips in Myanmar and you’ll be certain to get the very best out of this stunning destination.

Tips in Myanmar: Things you should know

• You need a Myanmar visa to enter.
• Tourism is booming, but the Tourism Infrastructure is lacking
• Hotels are expensive
• Schedule enough time to move around
• Wi-fi is extremely unreliable 
• Have plenty of crisp US Dollars
• Do not change money in the black market
• There are plenty of ATMs now, but some cards still don’t work well in all Banks
• It can still be done cheaply
• Men wear “Skirts”
• People chew betel nuts as a Pastime
• Know when to go
• The country still has restricted parts of Tourism 
• Do not bring up politics
• Some of your money will undoubtedly go to the Government
• Cleanliness and (common sense) safety are thrown to the back seat 

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