| Days traveling: | |
| Average per day: | |
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excluding
and
Flights
:
Luxury activities
|
Malaysia |
|
|
$
$
$
$
($28.15 per day)
Affordable (between US$25 and US$50 per day)
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| 11 entries for Malaysia | |
Cameron Highlands is a great destination to escape from the city, for locals and foreigners alike. After a long hike, I sipped tea in the tea plantations, and ate strawberries in the Strawberry farm.
|
Food
|
Street food breakfast (3 rotis) |
RM6.00
$1.47
|
|
Food
|
Tea and pastry at "Cameron Valley Tea House" |
RM6.35
$1.56
|
|
Urban transport
|
Taxi to "Big Red Strawberry Farm" (shared) |
RM4.00
$0.98
|
|
Food
|
Strawberry Sundae |
RM7.80
$1.92
|
|
Food
|
Burger |
RM4.00
$0.98
|
|
Food
|
Night market snacks |
RM6.00
$1.47
|
|
Urban transport
|
Taxi back to Cameron Highlands (shared) |
RM3.00
$0.74
|
|
Alcohol
|
Beer |
RM6.00
$1.47
|
|
Accomodation
|
Traveller Bunker Hostel |
RM28.50
$7.00
|
| TOTAL | RM71.65 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $17.60 |
Today I kept exploring George Town, but mostly indulging in delicious Malaysian street food. At the end of the day I moved to my next destination: Cameron Highlands.
|
Food
|
Char Kway Teow at "Joo Hooi Cafe" |
RM7.50
$1.84
|
|
Groceries
|
Bottled water |
RM2.80
$0.69
|
|
Food
|
Lor Bak at "Kafe Kheng Pin" |
RM6.00
$1.47
|
|
Others
|
Phone repair |
RM10.00
$2.46
|
|
Groceries
|
Snacks for bus ride |
RM4.90
$1.20
|
|
Intercity transport
|
Bus to Tanah Rata (Cameron Highlands) |
RM51.00
$12.53
|
|
Food
|
Dinner at "Singh Chapati" |
RM12.90
$3.17
|
|
Alcohol
|
Beers |
RM12.00
$2.95
|
|
Accomodation
|
Traveller Bunker Hostel |
RM28.50
$7.00
|
| TOTAL | RM135.60 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $33.31 |
Chinese and Indian cuisine are part of Penang's identity, so trying some of their food is a must if here. I then went up to Penang Hill, where you have an incredible view of the island, especially if you're lucky enough to have a clear sky.
|
Food
|
Dim Sum at "Tho Yuen Restaurant" |
RM20.50
$5.04
|
|
Tourist attractions
|
Entrance fee to "Khoo Kongsi" |
RM10.00
$2.46
|
|
Food
|
Iced coffee |
RM1.80
$0.44
|
|
Groceries
|
Bottled water |
RM2.80
$0.69
|
|
Food
|
Lunch at "Veloo Villas" |
RM11.30
$2.78
|
|
Food
|
"Penang white coffee" |
RM3.00
$0.74
|
|
Urban transport
|
Taxi to Lower Penang Hill (shared) |
RM7.00
$1.72
|
|
Urban transport
|
Funicular to Penang Hill (round-trip) |
RM30.00
$7.37
|
|
Urban transport
|
Taxi back to downtown (shared) |
RM4.00
$0.98
|
|
Food
|
Laksa, noodle soup (street food) |
RM6.00
$1.47
|
|
Alcohol
|
Beers |
RM40.00
$9.83
|
|
Accomodation
|
Rope Walk Guest House |
RM28.00
$6.88
|
| TOTAL | RM164.40 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $40.39 |
Today I said goodbye to Thailand and crossed my first border since I started this trip, to Malaysia. My first stop is George Town, a very modern and international city, well known for its street art and food diversity.
|
Intercity transport
|
Minivan to George Town |
฿400.00
$12.02
|
|
Food
|
Lunch at "Haamediyah" |
RM9.00
$2.21
|
|
Food
|
Malaysian sweet: Chendul (street food) |
RM3.20
$0.79
|
|
Food
|
Iced coffee |
RM12.00
$2.95
|
|
Groceries
|
Shampoo |
RM5.30
$1.30
|
|
Food
|
Dinner (street food) |
RM5.00
$1.23
|
|
Alcohol
|
2 beers |
RM36.00
$8.84
|
|
Accomodation
|
Rope Walk Guest House |
RM28.00
$6.88
|
| TOTAL | RM98.50 + ฿400.00 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $36.22 |
