Tips for Traveling Malaysia on a Budget

Despite having been to Malaysia twice I hadn’t written about this country yet. I spent most of my time in Malaysian Borneo being utterly lovesick, and on the peninsula I was actually physically sick, so I missed many of the sights. Fortunately Kieran had a much better time in Malaysia and shares the follow tips with us in this latest guest post.

— Guest post by Kieran of SIMtourist

Malaysia is like the responsible elder sister to Thailand. Still resplendent with natural beauty but a little more restrained, a little more developed, and a little more urbane.

Even though your Malaysian Ringgit won’t stretch as far as it would in Thai Baht or Vietnamese dong, with some thrifty planning, travelling through Malaysia can be very cheap. Allow me to be your guide to enjoying this diverse country on a budget.

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