Cheap Travel - Penang: Mural

Nasi Kandar, Char Kuey Tiaw, Laksa Penang, Pasemboq etc. Penang is so famous with variety of delicious foods. Its authenticity brings visitors from all over Malaysia even foreigners.

Initially that was our main objectives spending our holiday at Penang last month. To nurture our taste bud with local food.

On our last day while buying some souvenirs new Chowrasta Market, we were attracted to rows of fridge magnet showing all the murals in Penang. Found them so attractive, we determined to find all of the murals.

 At first we thought it is difficult to find them. When we found one, actually there was already stalls nearby selling souvenirs and map to the murals. Close to our location, there are some other murals at walking distance.

Little Children on a Bicycle mural.
In conjuction with Penang’s Georgetown Festival, certain old walls within our dear capital has gained a new lease of life, thanks to the awesome efforts of Lithuanian artist, Ernest Zacharevic.

Map to all the murals

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I went to KLCC for my first time when I was a student. I was so excited and amazed about the mega-structure. However everything was so pricey for me. I barely found food below RM10, the parking fees also can easily go more than RM10. And so goes the souvenir.

As we are on a tight budget, we would rather bring our own food and beverages but to buy them at KLCC. 

FYI, Level 2 food court is also known as 'Signature' while Level 4 are also called 'Rasa'. If you observe carefully, actually there is food in KLCC that worth less than RM10 and full-filling available at both 'Signature' and 'Rasa'.

If you go to 'Signature', go and find the mamak stall called 'Hameed'. Their basic nasi kandar worth RM5.50. 

This one I bought at 'Rasa'. Minus the fried vegetables, I add egg and cost me only RM6

And if you go to 'Rasa' go and find mamak stall named 'Nasi Kandar'. Their basic nasi kandar worth RM5 only. The cheapest in KLCC.

If you wonder what nasi kandar is...
it's actually originates from Penang. White rice served with mixture of curries. Basic means you'll get fried chicken, crackers and fried vegetables. Of course you can have them with seafood and lamb depending on your choice.

Well worry no more, now you can save your money for something else.

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Be prepared tonight. Either you want to stay up or wake up early in the morning to grab your tickets.

As preparation, check the public holiday calendar from 20 August 2013 - 9 February 2014.

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Year 2013 is coming very soon!!!

MAS is now having an Enrich promotion. With just 50% from normal Enrich point, now we can go for holiday to any promo destination.

Hurry up as the promotion is only up to 31st December and travel period is from 1 Feb 2013 - *30 Jun 2013.

by using 60,000 points you can get return ticket to LA for FREE

Go to Australia by using 22,500 for return ticket

Cheap Travel Idea: Tips (6)

It's school holiday now in Malaysia, however it is monsoon. Hopefully all the readers have a good plan so that the monsoon won't affect your holiday too much.

Earlier, we have posted a tips on predicting the weather while planning for any holiday. We hope that helps you.

While some of you might opt for driving, here we have some tips for you:

1. Tyres: Grip is important during driving and it is all depend on your tyre. Before start your journey, make sure your tyre is in good condition. If it is raining, underinflated tyre grips better.
2. Distance: It is incredibly important to maintain good distance from the vehicle ahead of you. Do not follow too close as you might not have a good time should anything happen. Do not think too far, given potholes also might not be avoided.
3. Lights: This is  another element that ensure your visibility. Your visibility on the road as well as your visibility by  other driver.
4. Wipers: Spending a little bit more on wipers can ensure our safety. It is recommended to change the wipers 6-9 months. Consider to use the liquid that help remove rain drop from your windscreen.
5. Air-condition: During rain, air-condition is vital to remove the mist on your windscreen. Still remember back in old days when I have to help my father wiping the mist away because during that day our car still don't have air-conditioning. This is dangerous actually.
6. Hazard light: Sometimes we can see driver turning on the hazard light in heavy rain. This is dangerous actually as other drive might have misinterpret. Just turn on your headlamp. This is good enough.
7. Surrounding: This applicable for normal driving as well. Always check side and rear view mirror to know your surrounding.
8. Braking: Do not slam your brake, instead steer out of the way first. This complement tips above where we ought to know our surrounding.

Cheap Travel - Melaka: Jonker Walk

Jonker Walk is one of the famous tourist attractions at Melaka. Located right in the middle of Bandar Hilir, it consist of rows of old building with shops selling antiques, handicraft, apparels, food and many others. Visit to Melaka will be incomplete without going to Jonker Walk.

The buildings at Melaka are well preserved. It makes you feel like back to old days when you are at Jonker Walk.

In addition, things sold at Jonker Walk are sold at reasonable price and makes them a perfect souvenirs to bring back home.

Jonker Walk becomes more happening at night. The road closes for all types of vehicles, giving spaces for all shop owners and local to open booth along the road.

During last visit, the most attractive item at Jonker Walk are the handicraft miniature and the expandable greeting cards.

Vespa miniature

The expandable greeting cards

The miniatures are sold at various sizes at really reasonable price. 

The Vespa and other miniatures are sold at RM12

Melaka trishaw are sold between RM8-RM25 depends on size

There are also varieties of greeting cards available with a very creative shape accompany each card. Each shape represents a very handful art and looks impossible to be done. However, the cards are cheap.

small - RM20

big - RM30

Various greeting cards available

The details of each card

Wedding card

Cheap travel idea: Tips (5)

For those who plan to travel by using airplane, here are some facts about travelling by air.

1. Do you know that travelling by air is the safest in the world?  One study found that the chances of dying in a scheduled commercial flight are one in 14 million in the United States. some say it is more like one in 11 million. However it is much less dangerous than driving
2. The safest airlines 2012 in alphabetical order are: 

• Air Canada
• Air France-KLM
• AMR Corporation
• Delta Airlines
• International Airlines Group
• Lufthansa
• Qantas
• Southwest Airlines United-Continental
• US Airways