Counting the Cash

There are no ATMs or banks in Burma. This meant we were at the mercy of blackmarket money changers. The highest note was 1,000 kyat (less then $1USD) so every time we changed money we were loaded with cash!

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Priceless

December 22nd 2006
> Hours from Inle to Bagan: 12 > Number of arses that can fit on bus seat for two from Inle to Bagan: 1 & 1/2 > Number of people permitted on the bus: unlimited > Tourist entry fee into Bagan: $10 USD. > Local Burmese food along the way: $0.70 USD > Mandalay beer for Bindal on arrival: $1.50 USD > Chinese tea for me: complementary > Dirty double room per night: $4 USD > Horse & cart temple ... read more

Asia » Burma

Britain conquered Burma over a period of 62 years (1824-1886) and incorporated it into its Indian Empire. Burma was administered as a province of India until 1937 when it became a separate, self-governing colony; independence from the Commonwealth wa... ... read more

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