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nrkr503
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Mar 16, 2009 - 12:17 PM |
 
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Hello all!
I am planning a trip in June, and hope to travel to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Laos. My main questions are:
1. I plan to fly to Kuala Lumpur (couldn't find any cost friendly flights to Singapore), and am now debating whether to catch another flight/bus down to Singapore for a few more days, then back to KL and then onward North. It seems like I'd be a lot of back-trakking from KL-Singapore-KL, and I want to know will the money/time be worth it to visit Singapore? I've been told its wonderful, and also been told to skip it. Thus, I am hoping someone could offer some insight as to what I will find/be able to do while in Singapore, and if 3 days is even worth the time I'll be spending on the bus or in the airport.
2. I plan to travel Malaysia by train, and hope to stop at KL, the Cameroon Highlands and Penang. Does anyone think there are some cities/destinations I am leaving out (I only have time to tour the Western coastline, unfortunately). I've heard Malacca is a cool city to see, and I could potentially stop off (if I take the train) on my way back to KL, but again I've heard mixed reviews.
Thanks in advance to everyone who helps!
-Nick |
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J_European
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Mar 16, 2009 - 12:31 PM |
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All depends on what you are after? Big city? Nature? Hiking? Beaches? etc.
Melacca is definitely worth a visit, a cool old village with lots of history. Be sure to stay in one of the best hotels ever - Hotel Puri. Nicely located and very picturesque.
If you have never been to Singapore it could definitely be worth a visit.
Sort out the mixed reviews and choose your own agenda! |
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Misteral
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Mar 16, 2009 - 01:23 PM |
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Singapore is really good though can be a bit expensive. I would either take a coach from central KL ( 5 hours?) or get cheap return flights from Air Asia from KL to SP to KL.
Plenty of sights to see (including the local talent), take a boat trip around the island, beaches, Safari (a bit twee but okay if that's your thing), great hawker food centres to eat in, go to Raffles hotel and have a few Singapore Slings for lunch followed by afternoon tea, lots of nightlife.......etc etc
Check out local expat websites for more info.
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alexsop
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Mar 16, 2009 - 01:50 PM |
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Hello,
Is it worth the monely/time to visit Singapore? It really depends on the kind of experience that you prefer in your travel plan.
Singapore maybe a small island, but it's big enough for anyone to be there to enjoy. From its cultural places and shopping, to all kinds of sea-sports imaginable and some of the best clubs and restaurants in Asia. All this could be done 3days/2nights, especially for a first timer visit to Singapore. Again, you could choose to spend like there's no tomorrow in Singapore, or you could easily have as much fun if you are on a shoe-string budget. From KL, you could take a 5-hours coach ride (less than 100USD for 2-way ticket) to Singapore.
Good luck with your trip!
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Hello all!
I am planning a trip in June, and hope to travel to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Laos. My main questions are:
1. I plan to fly to Kuala Lumpur (couldn't find any cost friendly flights to Singapore), and am now debating whether to catch another flight/bus down to Singapore for a few more days, then back to KL and then onward North. It seems like I'd be a lot of back-trakking from KL-Singapore-KL, and I want to know will the money/time be worth it to visit Singapore? I've been told its wonderful, and also been told to skip it. Thus, I am hoping someone could offer some insight as to what I will find/be able to do while in Singapore, and if 3 days is even worth the time I'll be spending on the bus or in the airport.
2. I plan to travel Malaysia by train, and hope to stop at KL, the Cameroon Highlands and Penang. Does anyone think there are some cities/destinations I am leaving out (I only have time to tour the Western coastline, unfortunately). I've heard Malacca is a cool city to see, and I could potentially stop off (if I take the train) on my way back to KL, but again I've heard mixed reviews.
Thanks in advance to everyone who helps!
-Nick |
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catur
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Mar 16, 2009 - 03:45 PM |
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| nrkr503 wrote: |
Hello all!
I am planning a trip in June, and hope to travel to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Laos. My main questions are:
1. I plan to fly to Kuala Lumpur (couldn't find any cost friendly flights to Singapore), and am now debating whether to catch another flight/bus down to Singapore for a few more days, then back to KL and then onward North. It seems like I'd be a lot of back-trakking from KL-Singapore-KL, and I want to know will the money/time be worth it to visit Singapore? I've been told its wonderful, and also been told to skip it. Thus, I am hoping someone could offer some insight as to what I will find/be able to do while in Singapore, and if 3 days is even worth the time I'll be spending on the bus or in the airport.
2. I plan to travel Malaysia by train, and hope to stop at KL, the Cameroon Highlands and Penang. Does anyone think there are some cities/destinations I am leaving out (I only have time to tour the Western coastline, unfortunately). I've heard Malacca is a cool city to see, and I could potentially stop off (if I take the train) on my way back to KL, but again I've heard mixed reviews.
Thanks in advance to everyone who helps!
-Nick |
Melaka is indeed a nice place to see for a day between KL and Singapore. If you're in that part of the world, and have time and some money, of course it's worth a few days to visit Singapore...it's a great city. The zoo and bird aviary are well worth a day (they're world class and in the western part), and then 1 very full day in the central area. Spend an evening along the river, maybe another in the Arab quarter, see the light show at Sentosa, or eat at a seafood restaurant on the coast. Singapore's a little pricey, but easy to get around, safe, friendly, and interesting to see the different cultures mixed together. Only visited there many times, always enjoyed it. |
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Chrisse
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Mar 16, 2009 - 04:58 PM |
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Just wanted to point out that the weather in Malaysia is probably better on the east coast during that time. West coast usually experiences a lot of rain and storms during that time, less on the east coast. You can easily get there with a cheap (less than $30) flight from KL. Went to Redang Island and the Perhentian Islands on the east coast during that time, was awesome! If you would consider that I can give you more info but else good luck with your trip. |
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nrkr503
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Mar 21, 2009 - 05:43 PM |
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Thanks everyone!
I am very interesting in Big City/Hiking/Beach...The safari and islands sound fun...and by sea sports do you mean jet skiing and what not? Sounds like I will be catching a cheap roundtrip flight. Singapore sounds worth a visit so thank you for your input!
-Nick |
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