Danny 1,244 Posted March 8, 2017 So I'm currently in a hostel in Kuala Lumpur and it's around 11 hours until I have to set off for Australia. KL has been amazing, it's my third time here. The first time was my first time in Asia and travelling, was massively jetlagged and constantly hungover so whilst it was an experience, I wasn't too fond of KL. Second time I had tonsillitis so spent three days ill in bed. This time I've come with the missus which has been a first and stayed for 4 days instead of three. I've been to Bukit Bintang, the entertainment centre of KL. Been inside a gigantic shopping centre called Berjaya Times Square which has around 8 floors worth shops, is 7.5m sqft and even has a theme park and roller coaster inside! I've been to the Hindu temples that are houses inside the Batu Caves, giant caves made from limestone which outside it has a giant golden statue outside which is the tallest statue in Malaysia, of Lord Murugan a Hindu deity, the Hindu god of war. Alongside that were groups of monkeys roaming around, chasing each other, jumping on people, stealing food and drink from people. After that I went up the KL Sky Tower, the Menara, before heading back to Bukit Bintang at night to taste some street food from the areas famous night food market, Jalal Alore. It's fair to say this time around I've a new appreciation from Kuala Lumpur and would recommend it to anyone. Next up Sydney! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spike 2,742 Posted March 8, 2017 There is a holiday thread you twink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toinho 1,461 Posted March 8, 2017 Holiday/Travelling, could be defined differently. I, for example, will be TRAVELLING at the end of my contract later this month. I'll go on a road trip through many towns around Japan. Really want to check out a few of the famous castles that I haven't got to yet including, Himeji-jo. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,996 Posted March 8, 2017 I travel every day to and from work, sometimes to Leicester at the weekend to watch football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny 1,244 Posted March 8, 2017 5 hours ago, Spike said: There is a holiday thread you twink A. Didn't see it. B. Would definitely say the two are different things with different mindsets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny 1,244 Posted March 8, 2017 1 hour ago, StanLCFC said: I travel every day to and from work, sometimes to Leicester at the weekend to watch football. Banter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny 1,244 Posted March 8, 2017 4 hours ago, Anton said: Holiday/Travelling, could be defined differently. I, for example, will be TRAVELLING at the end of my contract later this month. I'll go on a road trip through many towns around Japan. Really want to check out a few of the famous castles that I haven't got to yet including, Himeji-jo. I had a cheese toasted tart today, oh my god. Fucking delightful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noelcwt 7 Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, Danny said: So I'm currently in a hostel in Kuala Lumpur and it's around 11 hours until I have to set off for Australia. KL has been amazing, it's my third time here. The first time was my first time in Asia and travelling, was massively jetlagged and constantly hungover so whilst it was an experience, I wasn't too fond of KL. Second time I had tonsillitis so spent three days ill in bed. This time I've come with the missus which has been a first and stayed for 4 days instead of three. I've been to Bukit Bintang, the entertainment centre of KL. Been inside a gigantic shopping centre called Berjaya Times Square which has around 8 floors worth shops, is 7.5m sqft and even has a theme park and roller coaster inside! I've been to the Hindu temples that are houses inside the Batu Caves, giant caves made from limestone which outside it has a giant golden statue outside which is the tallest statue in Malaysia, of Lord Murugan a Hindu deity, the Hindu god of war. Alongside that were groups of monkeys roaming around, chasing each other, jumping on people, stealing food and drink from people. After that I went up the KL Sky Tower, the Menara, before heading back to Bukit Bintang at night to taste some street food from the areas famous night food market, Jalal Alore. It's fair to say this time around I've a new appreciation from Kuala Lumpur and would recommend it to anyone. Next up Sydney! If you happen to go to Malaysia again, visit Penang, which is about 4 hours drive / 1 hour flight up north. The street food there is at least 10X better than KL and cheaper. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spike 2,742 Posted March 8, 2017 6 hours ago, Danny said: A. Didn't see it. B. Would definitely say the two are different things with different mindsets. A. Open your eyes. B. I'll travel my knife from your gullet to your nipples. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asura 306 Posted March 12, 2017 Im planning to do a train travel in the US and cover few major cities along the way, the total time could be around 12-14 days. Planning to do that this summer and do lots of reading while im on those trains. Hopefully I can do it without fail this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny 1,244 Posted March 12, 2017 Day out at Palm Beach yesterday 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny 1,244 Posted March 12, 2017 6 minutes ago, Cannabis said: Why so sideways? No idea, I didn't take it like that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cure 194 Posted March 12, 2017 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Danny said: Day out at Palm Beach yesterday Wish I could go there. Furthest I ever got was Brentford. Walked it of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny 1,244 Posted March 12, 2017 21 minutes ago, Cure said: Wish I could go there. Furthest I ever got was Brentford. Walked it of course. It's only a 30hour plane ride away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toinho 1,461 Posted March 12, 2017 Yeah mobile uploads turn sideways for some reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny 1,244 Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) So went for a pizza with the missus tonight, sat at McMahon's Point in Northern Sydney and then got the ferry back to the otherside. I almost forgot the the picture of the view whilst eating... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,996 Posted April 6, 2017 turn your camera straight next time mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny 1,244 Posted April 6, 2017 Sort your forum out mate 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,996 Posted April 6, 2017 7 minutes ago, Cannabis said: He just doesn't learn does he? One more floppy upside down photo and its insta-ban time. other kinds of floppy are also insta-ban Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asura 306 Posted July 10, 2017 On 3/12/2017 at 1:47 PM, Asura said: Im planning to do a train travel in the US and cover few major cities along the way, the total time could be around 12-14 days. Planning to do that this summer and do lots of reading while im on those trains. Hopefully I can do it without fail this year. Bumping this up. I couldnt get a chance to plan the complete trip I wanted to take but im still doing a part of it this week. Will be travelling to LA from Dallas in train which is about 40 hours and then from there I will be taking another train 4 days later to san francisco which will be about 10 hours, so stoked for this whole thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny 1,244 Posted July 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Asura said: Bumping this up. I couldnt get a chance to plan the complete trip I wanted to take but im still doing a part of it this week. Will be travelling to LA from Dallas in train which is about 40 hours and then from there I will be taking another train 4 days later to san francisco which will be about 10 hours, so stoked for this whole thing. How much is it costing you roughly? Would love to do an American tour Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asura 306 Posted July 10, 2017 11 minutes ago, Danny said: How much is it costing you roughly? Would love to do an American tour The ticket from Dallas to LA is $300 for just the seat, a room costs about 2.5 times of that. I booked my ticket just a week before so all the rooms were sold out and the seats are expensive but if you plan atleast 3-4 weeks before then you could get the same ticket for around $150, so you save 50% right there. Also if you want to do a long tour then you can buy a train pass which costs very cheap. There are three versions, $450 for 15 days, $700 for 30 days and $900 for 45 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nudge 8,714 Posted February 20, 2018 Anyone been to Beijing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nudge 8,714 Posted February 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Cannabis said: @DeadLinesman oftens goes to Bangkok. I thought he looked familiar, now I know why! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeadLinesman 3,487 Posted February 20, 2018 Go fuck yourselves. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toinho 1,461 Posted February 20, 2018 15 hours ago, nudge said: Anyone been to Beijing? Yep.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
...Dan 651 Posted February 20, 2018 Anyone lived in Japan? 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nudge 8,714 Posted February 21, 2018 6 hours ago, Toinho said: Yep.... Hope you don't mind answering a few questions then! How bad is it in terms of getting around? I've heard the subway is pretty efficient and easy to navigate? Also, any hotels to recommend? Preferably something below 60-70$/night... Best nightlife spots? Attractions that are most worth visiting when time is limited (only a few days)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marc 569 Posted February 21, 2018 On 3/8/2017 at 10:12, noelcwt said: If you happen to go to Malaysia again, visit Penang, which is about 4 hours drive / 1 hour flight up north. The street food there is at least 10X better than KL and cheaper. Certainly this.. Penang has amazing food, it's pretty and plenty to see and do. Penang seemed a very livable city to me. Langkawi is also cool and tax free (Cheap booze), just north of Langkawi is a Thai island called Koh Lipe which is possibly my favourite Thai island. That part of SE asia is often overlooked by backpackers doing the 'loop', but it's up there with the best places I've been. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny 1,244 Posted February 21, 2018 Flight booked to New Zealand, leaving Melbourne in a week and land at Auckland. Sad to see my Australian adventure end but looking forward to travelling properly again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
