The local currency used is called Kyat (pronounced “chat”, abbreviated as Ks). The currency exchange rate is Ks 450 against the US Dollar at the official exchange counter located in airport but you should be able to get an exchange rate of Ks 1000 against 1 USD in downtown area. DO take note that you’ll [...]

Take a few days in Yangon, and see Shwedagon Paya, Aung San’s old home, and wander around downtown. Take a bus, or taxi to Bago to see a Buddha extravaganza by day, then continue to Kyaiktiyo for the night; wake up by doing a truck / trek up to the balance-act that is the Golden [...]

Yangon
Starting from Yangon, stretch your plan legs up the steps to the Shwedagon Paya at night when its golden zedi (stuppa) glows under the floodlights. Next day, wander around downtown ending at Boyuke Aung San Market, which has the country’s best selection of handicrafts and souvenirs.
Mandalay
Hire a drive, fly, or take a train or [...]

A passport and visa are required for entry into Myanmar. Travelers are required to show their passports with a valid visa at all airports, train stations, and hotels. Security checkpoints are common outside of tourist areas.
The Government of Myanmar strictly controls travel to, from, and within Myanmar.
ALL Foreigners are required [...]

There are many concerns on whether it is safe to travel to Myanmar these days due to all the happenings to the country, and the recent Nargis cyclone incident.
Safe to go Myanmar?
Basically all the key tourist destinations – Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan & Inle lake is quite far from the hit area of the typhoon [...]

1. Destinations opened to International Tourists
Traveling to some of the areas and sites will require prior permission from the authorities concerned as specified below:
(A) Kachin State
(1) Both Package Tours and Foreign Independent Travelers (F.I.T) are allowed to travel to Myitkyina either by plane or train.
(2) Both Package Tours and Foreign Independent Travelers (F.I.T) are [...]