Hello. This is Graham.

I have booked 'Burma & the Road to Mandalay' in Myanmar for 27th February 2017. Can anyone provide me with some tips for travelling there?

In particular in dealing with the heat and the rather confusing currency where dollars appear to be used in hotels and Myanmar kyat is everywhere else.

Thank you.

Graham

Hi Graham, I returned from Myanmar almost two weeks ago.  It is really easy now with frequent cash dispensers dotted around in the towns.  So take $'s and use card at airport for initial small/medium amount of kyats.  Both currencies are taken, no matter where, and often I was given change in $'s after giving kyats and visa versa!  It really is not a problem except do NOT take Sterling.

It is a fabulous trip!

Valerie

What a brilliant holiday you have chosen.  If you visit the Review section you will find my and several other travellers reviews for this trip.

Have a great time

If you look at the Share Your Travel Tips section, you will see a long thread there with tips for Burma.

Cheers,

Bob

I have booked 'Burma & the Road to Mandalay' in Myanmar for 27th February 2017. Can anyone provide me with some tips for travelling there?

In particular in dealing with the heat and the rather confusing currency where dollars appear to be used in hotels and Myanmar kyat is everywhere else.

Thank you.

Graham