I've just returned from myanmar and laos.If you need any info just let me know.

Am going to burma and laos in August. I've heard that we should organise a tour for Burma. We are a little hesitant because tours can be pretty obnoxious. Do you think we could go without a tour? Also, we are still a little hesitant about Burma because of the SLORC's atrocious record on human rights... We don't have a whole lot of time unfortunately (only about 5 or 6 days in Burma) and probably only a few days in Laos. For Laos, we are just planning on visiting Vientenne and Luang Prabang. Any ideas or comments would be helpful.

Thanks,
Mona

I had heard that missing Burma would be a huge mistake... it is supposedly untouched by tourism. However, the visa is $300 approx?? just wondering if this info is correct and if so, it was worth the $$. What the are safety issues in both Burman and Laos. Any info would be appreciated. thanks

i'm going to burma and laos in october 98'. i'm 21 female and going there alone. is that safe? <BR>

<BR>Ilgihan, <BR>could you tell me if you have heard of anyone making it overland from India or Bangladesh into Myanmar. Are there any borders open to foeign tourists on the Western side of the country? <BR> THanks for any help you could give me. I leave for my trip in just under a week. <BR>Mark

bonjour, Thank you to propose informations. I am french, we are going for a 4 months trips in Asia and plan to spent 2 weeks each in Laos an Burma. Please could you give me some tips, what to do or not, hotel adresses (not expensive but ok) and everything you would like to know. It was great? thank you , techekurederim... I love Turquie by the way. Lyne

Hi there. I am traveling to Burma and Laos in November. For Burma, it was suggested that I do a customized tour because it is difficult to use public transportation considering I would be there only 12 days. I am hesitant to do a customized tour.....is it possible to hire a car and driver locally? Is this a good idea? <BR>Also, is there any place special in Laos you would recommend? I will be there about 12 days. <BR>Thank you for your help <BR>Katchen ([email protected]

Hi Katchen <BR> <BR>Burma: try to take the train from Rangoon to Mandalay. For me Mandalay was the most beautiful place in Burma. <BR>Also the inland airtraffic should be more efficient than years ago. <BR>Laos: go to Luang Prabang (quiet and nice town with lot of things to do) Also <BR>easily reachable by air. <BR>Have a nice time = Bruno

Any recommendations as to tour operators to use or to avoid. Want to do 5 to 7 days in November. I thought I had read that the Ragoon to Mandalay train trip was a horror.