Thanda Tun is one of Journeys Within’s newer guides in Myanmar. A little shy at first, the JW team is working to help this budding guide grow to meet her potential …
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Name: Thanda Tun
Age: 31 years old
Thanda Tun is the middle child, with one brother and three sisters.
When did you begin working for Journeys Within ?
I have been with the company for two years working in Mandalay.
How did you become a guide?
I was interested in becoming a tour guide since I was a student. So I started to attend English Speaking class as soon as I finished my eleven grade exam.When I was able to speak properly I tried to be a tour guide.
What do you like about being a guide?
Being a tour guide I have a chance to share our culture, tradition, way of life of our people and Buddhism with my clients. In turn I can get knowledge from them.
What is your favorite part about being a guide?
I love the way I become a teacher and educate tourists. They come from different countries, different classes etc., but all of them have to follow my instructions, my ground rules.
What is the most challenging part about being a guide?
The most challenging part about being a guide is to be knowledgeable — it can be hard to think of answers quickly when guests ask many questions.
What is your favorite thing to show guests?
My favourite part about being a guide is to let my clients know about our country and to learn about things for themselves. I also like to improve my English more than before.
What kind of things do guests want to talk about with you?
Most of my guests ask me about political situation and ways of lives of Myanmar people. This is always very new for them.
What food / restaurants should guests try?
The gusset should have food at the restaurants which are hygienic to try new things.
What should guests coming to Mandalay know?
The guest should know how to keep an open mind when learning about the culture of the Myanmar people. Life is different here.
Most memorable JW guest?
All my guests are really friendly and they all have heart of gold. My most memorable guests are Thomas and Mary. They are form U.S.A.