Archive for June, 2009

Get Yourself a Budget Hotel

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Traveling around Malaysia is very easier since all around Malaysia even at rural area Hotel/Motel easily to be found. Last week I have a bowling game with my friend at Johor Bahru for 2 days so it much needed to stay at Hotel nearby in which the game taken place. I’m enjoy myself as a backpacker in which I’m freedom to go anywhere and anytime without bounded to my extra baggage. One week before going there, I’m do some research by doing Hotels Combined in order to differentiate each hotel according to my requirement.

As a blogger, internet connection is compulsory for me since not much Hotel around JB can provide this facility except the exclusive hotel. The price per night more than RM200 so I’m surely it’s not worth it if you just came for vacation and not a business trip. So, I’m just decided to reserved a flight trip first before deal with my “sleeping” issue. With Air Asia my travel time much shorter and I have spare time for shopping. You can check up the price for more than 50 destination here:

Air Asia – Now Everyone Can Fly

For those who want more comfortable air travel you can consider Malaysia Airline System:

World’s Best Cabin Staff

Honestly I like to keep my travel budget as low as I can so that the main reason I’m choosing Air Asia as my air travel. Moreover, by doing hotel combined I’m found a lot of hotel that offer below RM100 per night with a good accommodition. The only problem is no internet connection and this issue solve by using my own mobile broadband. Budget hotel quite important if you plan to travel for a few days and don’t spend much time at hotel. For me it enough to have a clean and tidy place for sleep and bath. For those who never travel alone, do some hotel combined in order to have a great value for your money. After a few day on hotel research I’m book this hotel for myself:

http://www.hotelscombined.com/Hotel/Okid_Cottage_Johor_Bahru.htm

Very satisfied since the room condition is clean and their room services is politely intertain me even at midnight. :)

Malaysia Travel Blog – Penang

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

Penang, known as “Pearl of the Orient” to many people, is one of the famous islands in South-East Asia. It is renowned for its culture, food and heritage.

However, this is not all that she has to offer. Minutes away from the busy city center lies another attraction of Penang, her natural beauty. This turtle shaped island offers miles of idyllic beaches with swaying palm trees, and soothing hill for those who seek refuge from the tropical heat.

The capital of Penang, George Town was named after King George III of England. George Town was awarded city status by the royal charter on January 1st 1957. Located in the heart of the city is one of South East Asia’s largest collections of Pre-war buildings. In order to preserve the heritage of Penang, modern structures are built surrounding these pre-war buildings. Some of these structures are built more than 100 years ago. Lots of effort and money has been invested by the state government and private investors to preserve the beauty of these structures. As a reward for the effort, Penang was formally inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 7th July 2008.

Getting There:

By Air

The Penang International Airport located in the south receives direct flights from major capitals in the region. Malaysian Airlines (MAS) operates more than 20 flights daily to and fro from Kuala Lumpur.

Air Asia, a budget airline, has the lowest rates for flights from Kuala Lumpur. Check their website at www.airasia.com for more details.

From the airport, you can either take taxis or buses to reach any point on the island. Planes arrive at Penang’s International airport (airport code: PEN) at the southern end of the island. It’s about half an hour by taxi to reach Georgetown. The fare is fixed at RM 30 (8.49 USD) for taxis from the airport to the city, or you can book a transfer in advance through the links below.

By Car

The North-South Highway connects Penang to major cities on the West side of Peninsular Malaysia. Travel by highway can take anywhere from 4-5 hours with toll charges in between. Once you reach Butterworth, which is the entry point to the island, you may either take the Penang Bridge or a ferry to cross from the mainland. The bridge charge is set at RM7.00 to get in but is free when you exit the island. Although not very popular, ferries still operate from Butterworth to Weld Kuay on the island and will transport your vehicle as well. Returning trips from Penang across the bridge to the mainland is free. (more…)