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Written by admin
on March 24th, 2009

What budget airlines travel to Medan from Singapore?

Written by admin
on March 19th, 2009

I need to know the budget flights which goes to Medan, Indonesia from Singapore. And would like it if it’s possible to recommend me a hotel not too expensive and not too cheap, comfortable for at least 4 days with custom check-out time. Note, we are not backpackers. Thanks!

There is no budget airline to Medan. If you want the cheapest mode to get there, go by coach to Penang and and take the ferry service to Medan. There are many average hotels in Medan and are not expensive, about S$ 50 to S$ 60 per night. Word of advice, do not tell
the taxi that you are looking for a hotel, because they would make demand from the hotel for a comission and your hotel charges will be much higher. I just can’t recall the names of several hotels which are cheap and good. Try to look through the hotel list from the Yahoo’s travel page and you can get the address and other details.

What is the best budget-travel hotel in Kuala Lumpur?

Written by admin
on March 17th, 2009

I am not necessarily looking for a hostel, I would like something with private rooms but affordable and conveniently located; I don't need pool, gym and all those luxories, just something clean and convenient. Thanks

The Tai Itchi hotel in Bukit Bintang is pretty central to everything and only costs Rm80 per night

Any one knows of a safe budget air travel from Saigon to Cambodia?

Written by admin
on March 15th, 2009

All the other budget air travel that I know - like pacific air, air aisa, jetstar - do not ply the Saigon-Phnom Penh route. But I think there should be one somewhere. I hope somebody can help me with this info, and how much are return flights. Thanks.

I believe your only choices are Vietnam Airlines and Siem Reap Airlines, and neither of them are cheap, probably at least $250US or so round trip. I live in Thailand and it's the same situation here, Bangkok Airways and Siem Reap Airlines are the only airlines that fly into Phnom Penh and Siem Reap and they're both very expensive, too. And if you think that's expensive, try pricing flights from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Air Asia is planning a Vietnamese subsidiary, but whether that helps with prices into Cambodia remains to be seen, I doubt it. Hopefully some airline will open up some cheaper fares on these routes, but for now, you don't have much choice. Good luck.

How much can I expect to spend per day on budget travel in Taiwan?

Written by admin
on March 9th, 2009

I think you can get a pretty decent stay with US$60-80 per day including accomodation, transportation, some petty cash for food/drinks. Some places can be over-priced, but if you look for reasonable, average areas and mingle with locals, you can get good deal enjoy cheap (and amazingly good) food island wide!