Ozasiatraveller
I have been exploring South-East Asia for over twenty years and have visited some of the best destinations in the region. Through my blog, I want to share some interesting travel tips, my experience of driving across Asian destinations and some of the best places to explore in this region. I have undertaken hundreds of road trips, across Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Australia. Most of the information in this blog comes through my own road trips and adventures in the exotic locations I have visited.
I have, in the past followed in Anthony Bourdain's footsteps and visited most of the restaurants his team explored in their shows. Join in on my adventures and follow my trails on Instagram & Facebook Page.
Southern Highlands, Fitzroy Falls
Total Diving Distance: 300 km Loop
Areas covered: Sydney to Mittagong, Kangaroo Valley, Berry, Kiama, Wollongong and Sydney
A one or two-day trip is ideal for exploring the southern highlands in NSW. From Sydney drive on M5 towards Canberra. M5 merges into Hume Highway. Exit for Mittagong from Hume Highway. Mittagong is a beautiful town with a couple of nice cafes and restaurants in the main shopping areas. This place gets quite crowded on the weekends as it attracts visitors from nearby areas.
Mittagong has some nice wineries including Artemis Wines, Bou-Saada Wines and Howards Lane Vineyard. A man-made Lake Alexandra feeds into the nearby Nattai river. You can explore a couple of lookouts to have a bird's eye view of the Southern Highlands. Some of the popular spots are Mount Gibraltar Lookout and Bowral Lookout.
Penang offers plenty of accommodation options for visitors. If you want to enjoy Georgetown in the traditional way and take a trip down the history lane, you must stay at Eastern & Oriental Hotels in the heart of the city. This hotel enjoys a unique location and preserves the history of the city with some of the finest architecture including the largest dome in Malaysia.
Majestic Hotel is one of the premier Hotels in Kuala Lumpur with history and tradition to its credit. The Hotel is located quite close to KL Central and provides easy walking access to Little India, Merdeka Square, Masjid Negara and other historic landmarks in the city. As a part of Leading Hotels of the World, Majestic offers quality accommodation and service which makes staying at Majestic a unique experience.
Damai Laut Resort, formerly called Swiss Garden resort is located on the outskirts of Lumut City. The resort is ideally located if you want to explore Pangkor Island and indulge in water sports including scuba diving, island hopping. The resort is stretched over the area of 425 acres. This is a 4-star resort offering a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city life. The general atmosphere is great with rolling hills and plantation surrounding the property. The resort has a golf course as well as a spice garden on the premises.
Key Features of staying at Traders Hotel
- SKY BAR
- Adjacent to KLCC Suria
- Centrally located in the Golden Triangle
- Easy access to Public Transport
- Gobo Chit Chat Cafe for Buffet
- Great Breakfast Menu
Nestled in the heart of Kuala Lumpur this area is a must for people exploring the culinary flavors of Kuala Lumpur City as well as shopping in world-class shopping centers. The recent spate of Arab travelers has attracted a large number of Middle Eastern restaurants, cafes, and shopping stores. Bukit Bintang is surely the tourist hub of Kuala Lumpur.
There are several car rental options on Sydney International and Domestic Airport. The average car rental per day including insurance for a mid-size car will vary from A$60-$A$100. In order to get great discounts and good deals on car rentals, it is a good idea to book in advance. Rentalcars.com, you give great deals and price comparison on all the top economy and luxury car rental.
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For renting you might be paying extras for
- Baby seat
- Navigation
- Extra Driver
- Under 25+
- Full insurance
Once you add up all the cost the total price will appear lot more than the one advertised online. With Rentalcar.com you get lumpsum prices including great discounts and extra features mentioned above.
The price advertised will definitely be cheaper than the price on actual website of partner car rental companies.
Your rentals include necessary insurance for your peace of mind and additioinal features like navigation devices which can cost more than A$80 per week. Rentalcars will compare your rates from Avis, Thrifty, Redspot and Eurocar to get you the best possible deal online.
Not all traveller are looking for top of the line 5 star accomodation. For budget conscious traveller OzAsiaTraveller team have compiled list of more affordable hotels. Check out the current hot deals and get massive discounts
Popular Cheaper hotels in Sukhumvit Area include:
Miami Hotel, Sukhumvit -- around $35 a day 
De Talak Hostel - Average $15/night
Visiting Georgetown and Batu Ferringhi in Malaysia
Rich colonial history, exotic food and a fascinating blend of old and modern make Georgetown and Penang one of the most desirable places to visit in Malaysia. Once part of the British Colony, Georgetown is home to several buildings dating to the eighteenth century. These richly decorated buildings give an insight into the booming historic past of the region. Georgetown has attracted various communities through the centuries who have left a deep impact on the history, architecture and cuisine of Georgetown. Georgetown was declared a UNESCO Heritage State in 2008.
