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How to Cross the Border Between Singapore and Malaysia by Land
In order to get to Singapore for my flight to Jakarta, I decided to take my favorite mode of transport: the affordable and comfy bus. There is also a train that does this route but it is 1) more expensive and 2) leaves you at the border instead of downtown Singapore. I chose the bus over flying for two more…
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Thyra Travels: Maybe I have Malaria: Malaysia 2019
Be right back, crying because I have officially left Kuala Lumpur – my new favorite big city in Asia. I was only in Malaysia for two weeks and I would jump at the chance to return in the future. So much left unseen….and uneaten! Kuala Lumpur: I spent the first part of my trip and then the end in Kuala…
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Malaysia 2019 Solo Traveler Budget
I had some weird, not normal purchases in Malaysia. First, I ran out of everything – lotion, sunscreen, conditioner, toothpaste. Ya girl has gotta not stink. Second, I went to a doctor to get some serious antibiotics to make this sore throat finally go away. Also – Malaysia wasn’t as cheap as other countries. Simple things like housing, bus trips,…
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Malaysia: Must Try Food you Need to Know
I’m sorry to my vegetarian friends, but I didn’t realize how much I missed meat. There is a savory-ness that is hard to match with veggie soup. Most of my meals in Malaysia were meat-centric and I had so many amazing meals that I enjoyed SO much. Nasi Lemak: A famous dish in Malaysia that I had on my first…