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Re: Cambodia vs Myanmar Posted: Tue October 1, 2002 07:09 AM UTC
hi
i would go for Myanmar. The traveling possiblities in Cambodia are not very wide. Usually 95% of tourists to Cambodia focus on the Angkor complex. In Myanmar you can see much more and it is much safer. Still in Cambodia alot of mines.
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Re: Re: Cambodia vs Myanmar Posted: Tue October 1, 2002 07:25 AM UTC
Hi David! Thanks for the suggestion. Have u been to both places recently? Did u make it to Mongolia in Aug.?
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Re: Cambodia vs Myanmar Posted: Tue October 1, 2002 02:21 PM UTC
i travelled through cambodia this february by bicycle and found it to be safe and extremely freindly.
apart from ankhor wat, there is not many sights in cambodia, but thats part of the attraction for me.
it´s still very untouched and people are very curious about foreigners.
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Re: Cambodia vs Myanmar Posted: Tue October 1, 2002 03:44 PM UTC
Many people are boycotting travel to Myanmar, because of the repressive nature of the military dictatorship there... I think Cambodia is the worthier recipient of your tourist dollars!
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Re: Cambodia vs Myanmar Posted: Fri October 4, 2002 01:37 PM UTC
both countries are safe to travel...
and both are equally interesting...
however, if you are travelling alone, i would suggest myanmar...i have worked there for 5 years and i think there the people there are extremely friendly....
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Re: Re: Cambodia vs Myanmar Posted: Fri October 4, 2002 02:00 PM UTC
hi
I have been there on both places. Both countries are great to visit and I felt save in both. For 4-5 days I would prefer going to Cambodia as you need definitely more time for Burma.
For 4 days I would suggest to stay at one place (Angkor Wat).
If you prefer to visit Myanmar (you have to change their 200$ in FEC what you wont need for 4 days) I would recommend either to stay in Mandalay and to visit Amarapura, Sagain, Ava or to visit Bagan and Mount Popa.
Béatrice
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Re: Re: Cambodia vs Myanmar Posted: Fri October 4, 2002 02:06 PM UTC
Thanks to everyone for your feedback.
Thanks, Beatrice. It's US$200, right? Do you have to spend it all?
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Re: Re: Cambodia vs Myanmar Posted: Fri October 4, 2002 07:00 PM UTC
you need not spend all your FEC's that you have exchanged.
you can buy the US$ back at the airport when you leave the Myanmar or at the local currency exchange booths - you defintely get better rates at the market.
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May I surf a bit on your question ? Posted: Sun October 6, 2002 04:14 PM UTC
Sorry to "use" you, ;-)
I should be in the area next november. I wonder how safe it is to travel by bus from Aranyaprathet, Thailand, to Siem Reap, near Angkor ? I read it was unwise to drive by night on road 6 in Cambodia. But since one have to get a new bus in Cambodia, it seems unclear if a bus will be avalaible in daylight after crossing the Thailand/Cambodia border. So, what would be your advice ?
Thank you all for your time :-)
Yvon
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Angkor Wat & Co Posted: Fri October 11, 2002 03:11 PM UTC
Hi, I have only been to Cambodia, but considering your limited time of tavel I would also say, go to Cambodia. If you have the budget to fly, you could go to Angkor and Phnom Penh at the same time. If you have to go overland, just focus on the surroundings of Siem Reap (I stayed there for 5 nights) and enjoy the temples on different days... So the trip doesn't become an exhausting one.
For Myanmar, which is top on my list, I guess you will need at least 2 or 3 weeks to see only a bit of its splendour.
Nevertheless have a good time. Cambodia is a wonderful (and safe) country with very friendly people.
Matthias, Vienna
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Re: Cambodia vs Myanmar Posted: Fri October 11, 2002 05:32 PM UTC
Hi Sharrie,
When will you go? I'll go Cambodia 19th this month. 5 nites at Angkor and 2 nites Phnom Penh. I do think Cambodia is a safe place.
Avis
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Re: Cambodia vs Myanmar Posted: Sat October 12, 2002 03:00 AM UTC
I have not been to Myanmar but I was in Cambodia in March (not 3 months like you had asked but fairly recent). I really enjoyed myself! Since you only have 4 or 5 days the Siem Reap - Angkor Wat area would be Great. Siem Reap is cool town. Easy walking around town but to get out to Angkor and the other temples you would need transportation but it is easily arranged depending what style you want to use. And it is very affordable. I would say the area is very safe.I hope to be in Myanmar in March of 2003.
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Re: Re: Cambodia vs Myanmar Posted: Sat October 12, 2002 01:14 PM UTC
Thank you all for your feedback. I've decided to go to Cambodia.
Avis, if I can make it, I'll really like to join you & your friends. Otherwise, I am planning to be there on Nov. 2 instead.
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Re: Re: Cambodia vs Myanmar Posted: Wed October 16, 2002 10:02 AM UTC
about the $200 in FEC's. At the counter the first thing they asked was how much I wanted to change. In the end I changed $50 together with a $1 "present" (of course the receipt sasy $200). Another traveller brought a lipstick, enough for changing nothing. And so on, not many travellers i've met changed $200 into FEC's.
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Re: Re: Cambodia vs Myanmar Posted: Wed October 16, 2002 05:10 PM UTC
Thanks Bonobo that's good to know as I am planning on going there in March 2003
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