To start again posting story in this blog, I think let's start with something "fresh". So, let me share about my RAILWAY VACATION.
This vacation was on 20/1/2016 until 25/1/2016. Why railway vacation? Simple, because we use the train to Thailand instead of taking flight. Adventurous katanya. haha. Actually, we plan to go to Korea. But, consider about money condition, we decided to postpone and change to Thailand.
There 4 of us, me,nisaq,aimi and ari.Actually should be 5. But ina's mom not allowed. So 4 girls , for this journey.
The squad
Before the journey,of course there will be a lot of preparation. so, we divided the task like:
About the expenses or cost. We decide to collect RM500 for each person for accommodation, transportation and tour. We have our own account to collect that money. Most of us not coming from a wealthy family. So, we have like one semester to collect the money and some of us do a part time job.
The Tentative . This just roughly.
The preparation before going.....
We read a lot guys. A LOT. Doing research, Read blogs. Just to make a perfect plan for this trip. This vacation is really a budget vacation . We try to save as much as possible.
1. Accommodation
For accommodation, we plan or arrange the tentative that we will spend the night in the train. So, we can save money for accommodation.
It's easy to find accommodations nowadays. Use agoda and trivago. You can find many accommodation and you can sort it according to price.
What we see when finding an accommodation.
1. Price (we want the cheapest as possible. Best choice is BACKPACKERS HOSTEL )
2. Location (important to save your transportation cost. It must near to place of interest that you will visit)
3. Facilities. (even you want cheaper price, but please consider the facilities. You want cheap price but you also want the comfortable one)
we book like a month before. If you have fix date. Its better to book early because some of the places have limited room or bed. Usually you must pay using debit or visa. But we have a problem with our card. So, we just email all the places that we wanna book and just tell them that you wanna pay on the day that you wanna check in. SIMPLE =)
2. Transportation
Perak-Butterworth,Pulau Pinang
We use bus. No need to rush to buy bus ticket. There's a lot.
Butterworth-Bangkok
The train from Malaysia straight to Bangkok is only from Butterworth. The train from Kl Central is only to Hatyai. There's only one train for each day and the seat is really limited. So, need to book early. You can book the tickets at any KTM train station. As early as one month before the date. We went on 20/1/2016, so we can start buy on 21/12/2015.
Bangkok-Katchanaburi
We buy in Bangkok
Bangkok-Hatyai
Ask my friend in Thailand to help us buy the tickets.. We are so grateful that GD willing to help us. She pass me the tickets when she visit Malaysia.. Thanks GD and Sarah..
Other way to buy train ticket in Thailand is by using this website http://www.thailandtrainticket.com/
Hatyai-Perak
Need to buy at Hatyai.
3. Place of interest
Nisaq and Ari in charge for this part.
Learn from others experience is the best way to learn.
4. Change Money to Thai Baht
Convert the money before going is easier. Malaysia condition nowadays have made our currency drop like hell.. We change 1000THB for RM125.00.
There are two places that you can get the cheapest rate that i know.
Make a plan for your journey. But don't expect we will follow the plan 100%. The plan is just for our guide. When going somewhere, always be ready that there will be some unexpected things will happen. That's the fun part in a journey. ADVENTUROUS!! hahaha Make Yourself Flexible.
-accommodation
-transportation
-places of interest
-treasurer
About the expenses or cost. We decide to collect RM500 for each person for accommodation, transportation and tour. We have our own account to collect that money. Most of us not coming from a wealthy family. So, we have like one semester to collect the money and some of us do a part time job.
There's a will, there's a way.
The Tentative . This just roughly.
20/1/15 (Wednesday)
14.00pm
- Butterworth
21/1/15 (Thursday)
1130am
- Arrived in Bangkok
-
Yaowarat Chinatown heritage Center
(10mins jalan kaki)
-
Yaowarat Rd. + Worachak Rd. (jalan
kaki)
-
*Pak Khlong Talat (10mins Taxi)
-
Grand Palace (11 mins by taxi)
-
The Giant Swing (8mins by taxi)
-
Victory Monument (18mins by taxi)
2000pm**
- Depart to Kanchanaburi from Victory Monument
2200pm**
- Arrived in Kanchanaburi and check in vn guesthouse
22/1/15 (Friday)
0800am
- package
1900pm**
- Bus/van to bangkok
2100pm**
– Arrived in Bangkok and check in Khaosan Immjai Hostel
2200pm**
- Khaosan Rd. Night Market
23/1/15 (Saturday)
0900am
– Check out Khaosan Immjai
-
Democracy Monument (6mins by taxi)
-
King Rama V Monument (8mins by taxi)
-
Chatuchak Weekend Market (17mins by taxi)
-
*Naiipa Art Complex (20mins by taxi)
1535pm
- train to hatyai
24/1/15 (Sunday)
0915am
– arrived in Hat Yai
1100am
- jalan2 kat lee plaza
1300pm
- check in hatyai youth hostel
1500pm
- khlong Hae Floating market
1900pm
- Hat yai Night Market
25/1/15 (Monday)
0800am
- municipal park / hatyai view point
1400pm
- makan - Restoran
Salma Halal 85/3 Prachatipat Road, Hatyai, Songkhla 90110 Thailand - checkout
1600pm*
- depart to ipoh
The preparation before going.....
We read a lot guys. A LOT. Doing research, Read blogs. Just to make a perfect plan for this trip. This vacation is really a budget vacation . We try to save as much as possible.
1. Accommodation
For accommodation, we plan or arrange the tentative that we will spend the night in the train. So, we can save money for accommodation.
It's easy to find accommodations nowadays. Use agoda and trivago. You can find many accommodation and you can sort it according to price.
What we see when finding an accommodation.
1. Price (we want the cheapest as possible. Best choice is BACKPACKERS HOSTEL )
2. Location (important to save your transportation cost. It must near to place of interest that you will visit)
3. Facilities. (even you want cheaper price, but please consider the facilities. You want cheap price but you also want the comfortable one)
we book like a month before. If you have fix date. Its better to book early because some of the places have limited room or bed. Usually you must pay using debit or visa. But we have a problem with our card. So, we just email all the places that we wanna book and just tell them that you wanna pay on the day that you wanna check in. SIMPLE =)
2. Transportation
Perak-Butterworth,Pulau Pinang
We use bus. No need to rush to buy bus ticket. There's a lot.
Butterworth-Bangkok
The train from Malaysia straight to Bangkok is only from Butterworth. The train from Kl Central is only to Hatyai. There's only one train for each day and the seat is really limited. So, need to book early. You can book the tickets at any KTM train station. As early as one month before the date. We went on 20/1/2016, so we can start buy on 21/12/2015.
Bangkok-Katchanaburi
We buy in Bangkok
Bangkok-Hatyai
Ask my friend in Thailand to help us buy the tickets.. We are so grateful that GD willing to help us. She pass me the tickets when she visit Malaysia.. Thanks GD and Sarah..
Glad to know this bunch of peoples. See you again guys..
Hatyai-Perak
Need to buy at Hatyai.
3. Place of interest
Nisaq and Ari in charge for this part.
Learn from others experience is the best way to learn.
4. Change Money to Thai Baht
Convert the money before going is easier. Malaysia condition nowadays have made our currency drop like hell.. We change 1000THB for RM125.00.
There are two places that you can get the cheapest rate that i know.
- Mid valley
- Jaya Shopping Mall, near to Cold Storage
Make a plan for your journey. But don't expect we will follow the plan 100%. The plan is just for our guide. When going somewhere, always be ready that there will be some unexpected things will happen. That's the fun part in a journey. ADVENTUROUS!! hahaha Make Yourself Flexible.
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