26 Jun 2026 – 8 Jul 2026 · by annabella.
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Thailand, Thailand
ENTRY: Bus from Southern Thailand → Penang
easy ferry from Satun ‼️
Suggested Route:
Penang (3–4 days) — George Town street art/food
Cameron Highlands (2–3 days) — tea plantations
Kuala Lumpur (3–4 days) — iconic towers, markets
Melaka (2 days) — colonial city vibes
👉 Transport:
🚆 Trains + long-distance buses (efficient + cheap)
Budget: dorms €8–15, food €5–10/day
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Langkawi, Malaysia
✅ Must Do:
SkyCab + Sky Bridge → Best views in northwest Malaysia.
Sunset at Pantai Cenang or Tanjung Rhu → Relaxed island vibes.
If time allows: quick island hopping boat tour.
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Penang, Malaysia
Absolute Must:
Eat at a hawker centre (multiple times)
Char Kway Teow
Nasi Kandar
Assam Laksa
Street art walk in George Town
Penang Hill (sunrise or sunset views)
Strongly Recommended:
Kek Lok Si Temple
Clan Jetties at sunset
Day trip ideas:
Penang Hill sunrise
Kek Lok Si Temple
Beach sunset in Batu Ferringhi
Eat Like Crazy
Char Kway Teow
Nasi Lemak
Roti Canai
Laksa (Penang style)
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Absolute Must:
Petronas Towers at night
Batu Caves (go early morning)
Rooftop bar with skyline view
Jalan Alor night food street
Optional:
Thean Hou Temple
KL Forest Eco Park canopy walk
See the Petronas Towers at Night
In Kuala Lumpur
That skyline moment hits.
Best Day Trips from KL:
1️⃣ Batu Caves (half day)
Absolute must. Iconic.
2️⃣ Genting Highlands (cool mountain escape)
OR
3️⃣ Cameron Highlands (overnight if you add time)
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Perhentian Islands, Malaysia
Absolute Must:
Snorkel with turtles
Full-day snorkeling trip around the islands
Sunset on Long Beach (Perhentian Kecil)
Jungle hike between beaches
If into diving:
Do a fun dive or try discover scuba.
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Melaka Raya, Malaysia
Absolute Must:
Dutch Square photos
Jonker Street Night Market (if weekend)
Sunset river walk
Try Nyonya (Peranakan) food
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Singapore, Singapore
One-Day Must Route:
Morning:
Merlion + Marina Bay walk
Afternoon:
Explore Chinatown or Arab Street
Evening:
Gardens by the Bay light show
Hawker centre dinner (Maxwell or Lau Pa Sat)