Tibet http://activeplanettravels.com/budget-tibet-tour-review/

NEpal Be my travel muse http://www.bemytravelmuse.com/nepal-guide/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293889-i9243-k4700649-14_...

India Varanasi


India

Varanasi


Burma nobody accepts credit cards, so you must have cash readily available at all times  Amazing Itinerary http://www.actoftravelin...


Burma
nobody accepts credit cards, so you must have cash readily available at all times 

Amazing Itinerary
http://www.actoftraveling.com/2014/08/myanmar-itinerary/

Great Blog
http://thehungrypartier.com/2015-travel-guide-myanmar-burma/

http://www.myanmartravelessentials.com

Sri Lanka Best SIM cards:  Mobitel and Hutch cards can be purchased at the airport for cheap Itineraries http://www.roughguides.c...



Sri Lanka
  • Best SIM cards: Mobitel and Hutch cards can be purchased at the airport for cheap
Itineraries
http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/asia/sri-lanka/itineraries/

Heritage Itinerary
http://www.srilanka.travel/heritage-sri-lanka

Untamed Sri Lanka
http://www.srilanka.travel/untamed-sri-lanka

Be my travel muse
http://www.bemytravelmuse.com/sri-lanka-guide/

Hungry Partier:
http://thehungrypartier.com/sri-lanka/

Do it yourself:
  • The train is BY FAR the best way to get around Sri Lanka on a budget.  The busses are overpacked and much less pleasant
  • The most beautiful route runs between Kandy and Ella, though the rest are beautiful too
  • Check the routes and times to get an idea of when to go.  I had no problem simply showing up and buying a ticket.  That said, they oversell more tickets than there are seats in the second and especially third class, so be prepared to stand if need be
  • Second class was perfectly comfortable and a great option. First class and the observation car and reserved seating tends to sell out up to two weeks in advance
  • Don’t worry about bag storage. There is ample room
  • Buy tickets directly from the ticketing office at the train station, and hold onto your tickets. They will be collected when you leave the terminus station
  • Feel free to bring your own food, but give the snacks and drinks on board a try. They’re delicious!

Cool Hotels: Galkadawala in Dambulla, Sri Lanka


WILD ELEPHANTS!!!!!!!!!!- Dambulla (Yala national park)

http://www.bemytravelmuse.com/sri-lanka-elephants/

Do it yourself:
  • If in Dambulla, ask your guest house or hotel to organize transport for you to get to the area with jeeps (or they may be able to hire one for you) in order to visit Minneriya National Park
  • Total cost for a day’s driver was $50 and park entrance was $20 per person
  • If visiting Yala National Park, choose either a half or full day safari, again organized through your guest house
  • Total cost for a half day safari was $50 including Yala National Park entrance fee
  • In both parks, a Jeep is highly necessary. The roads are bad and I did not see any other type of car attempting the terrain

Malaysia Day 1: Malacca.  Take the bus from Singapore to Malacca, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic city. It’s a very laidback,...

Malaysia

  • Day 1: Malacca. Take the bus from Singapore to Malacca, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic city. It’s a very laidback, Hemingway sort of town where you could easily spend a day or while away years soaking in the tropical sunshine and ocean spray. We spent just a day, which was long enough to get a taste of the town and see a few sights. Try to visit on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday to catch the Jonker Street Night Market. Read more about Malacca here.
  • Day 2-4 or 5: Kuala Lumpur. Depart Malacca for the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. KL on the whole wasn’t really for us (you can read why here), but with a better plan than we had, you could spend a few pleasant days eating delicious food and gaining an understanding of Malaysia’s history and what makes it tick. If you only spend two full days, I highly recommend using this itinerary; it’s what I’d do if I could redo our visit to Kuala Lumpur. If you arrive late in the day on day 2, relax for your first evening (choose an “afternoon activity of your choice” from the KL itinerary above or just chill out), spend two days sightseeing, and leave either late on day 4 or early on day 5. 
  • Day 5-8: Cameron Highlands. The Cameron Highlands are a world away from the rest of Southeast Asia. This former colonial retreat is delightfully temperate in climate, and offers amazing scenery. We spent and recommend three nights in the Cameron Highlands, if only to make the winding, nauseating bus ride worth it. On the day you arrive, just relax and get acclimated, then do a day tour on the next day to get a complete overview of the forests and tea plantations. On your last day full day, play a round of golf, go hiking, or explore any of the handful of other sights that tickle your fancy. Depart early on day 8 for Penang. 
  • Day 8-10: George Town. George Town, Penang is the yin to Malacca’s yang. Though often spoken of in the same breath, I found the two to be very different. Penang is hip and trendy — filled with street art, live music venues, and coffee shops — while Malacca is beautifully decaying and relaxed (think: open-air bars and lazy river cruises). Architecturally, Penang looks like a warm-weather version of London or Paris, while Malacca feels thoroughly Mediterranean. It’s a bit of a hike to Penang, so I recommend giving it two nights, though the only sight of real note in George Town is the Pinang Peranakan Mansion, which you can easily cover in a morning. Spend the rest of the time spotting street art, cruising the bar scene, or drinking coffee in hipster cafes.

  • ADD: Jungles: Taman Negara (Malaysia’s national forest) is an ancient jungle that’s absolutely worth a visit, from what we’ve heard. Take a trek and try to spot the elephants, tigers, and leopards that live there.

During weekends, go to the outdoor theatre at Esplanade. They have live and free music   http://ourdogdaysareover.blogspot.com http:...

During weekends, go to the outdoor theatre at Esplanade. They have live and free music 

http://ourdogdaysareover.blogspot.com


http://traveldave.co.uk/daves-ultimate-travel-guide-to-singapore/

Philippines Best SIM cards:  Globe offers the best data plans 8 Must visit places in the Philippines http://travel.allwomenstalk....

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Research Research Research! I was so bummed when i saw that car rental companies charge a one way fee of minimum 1300AUD to drive to ...


Research Research Research!

I was so bummed when i saw that car rental companies charge a one way fee of minimum 1300AUD to drive to Alice Springs, probably because they don't want a bunch of car seating in Alice Springs with no one renting them!
So then i started to freak out and re arrange my plan so i could still leave to Perth on the date i planned.

I spent hours upon hours researching bus companies, reading reviews on hop on hop off buses from Adelaide to Alice Springs, looking at guided tours, comparing prices, comparing dates, and itineraries. Finally i found 2 companies one is Intrepid and the other one is Adventure Tours.
Different sites, different names, same tour! I think Intrepid sub contracts local tours and send their groups with them. The big difference... THE PRICE!
By doing some research i was able to save $ 128 for the same exact tour.
Intrepid charges $835 and Adventure tours charges 980AUD (minus a 30 AUD discount for taking a survey!) which came down to $706.44!! The tour includes 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners.. so it worked out perfectly with my $100/day budget!!! :)


 TOUR
  http://www.adventuretours.com.au/australia/adelaide-alice-springs-overland-95693

http://www.intrepidtravel.com/australia/adelaide-alice-springs-overland-95693#dates

http://www.australia.com/en-us/itineraries/melbourne-adelaide-gor.html http://trulyaustralia.com/selfdrive/zrMelAdlVV.htm http:...


Day 1- Aug 7- Melbourne to Apollo Bay

 - Geelong: walk waterfront or visit vineyard

- Torquay: ** Beginning of great ocean road**
       visit surfing museum
      Stop by Jan Juc or iconic Bells Beach

-Point Addis and Anglesea: Surf, golfers share the scenic golf course with grazing kangaroos.

 -Fairhaven and Eastern View

 - Lorne: Swim from the golden beach of Loutit Bay and walk to waterfalls such as Erskine Falls tucked into the Otway Range

 -Apollo Bay: Twelve Apostles rising out of the Southern Ocean. Take photos from the boardwalk or Gibson’s steps and wander the paths at London Bridge, Bay of Islands and Loch Ard Gorge.

 - Warrnambool:  Southern Right Whales calve off Logan Beach

Day 2- Aug 8- Apollo Bay to Robe
This morning you’ll briefly leave the coast to drive through the grand forests of the Otway Ranges. Stop and walk through the rainforests at Maits Rest. Back on the coast road, stop to view the magnificent Twelve Apostles, the world famous rock towers that thrust up out of the ocean. For a truly amazing perspective, take a helicopter flight over the Apostles. This afternoon, step back in time in Port Fairy with its old whitewashed cottages, quaint shops and a pub on nearly every corner. Overnight at Port Fairy.

 Follow the coastline to Mount Gambier, home of the mysterious blue lake and on to Penola to explore this charming, historic town. Walk along Petticoat Lane and learn about Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first saint. Just north of Penola is the famous Coonawarra wine region. Sample some of Australia’s best reds at one of the many cellar doors. Travel to Robe via Naracoorte to explore the labyrinth of caverns and amazing fossil beds that make up the Naracoorte World Heritage-listed fossil site. Enjoy a heritage walk through the pretty seaside village of Robe 

 Day 3- Aug 9- Robe to Adelaide
Continue along the coast road which skirts the Coorong, a 142km tapestry of lagoons, wetlands and sand dunes that ends at the mouth of the Murray River. Once you cross the river at Wellington, you’re on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Follow your nose to the wineries at Langhorne Creek. Further on is the beautiful town of Strathalbyn, with its many antique, craft and gift stores. In Goolwa, join a half day Spirit of the Coorong cruise to discover more of the area’s natural wonders. At Victor Harbor, ride the horse drawn tram to Granite Island before ending the day in the McLaren Vale wine region


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