Dubai is one of the most expensive cities in the world. When I told my friends I was visiting for a few days, they asked me to keep track of my expenditures, curious to know just how expensive Dubai really is. So, for the three days I was there, I logged every single cent that I spent. In this article, I’ll tell you the results and provide you with an analysis of my expenses.
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I’d recommend visiting, exploring, seeing dance performances in Ubud, and checking out Uluwatu and Tanah Lot temples. A week should be plenty of time. If you want to travel for longer, I’d recommend exploring other areas in Indonesia.
Yogya is one of Indonesia’s cultural hubs, and it blends past, present, and future; a mix of tradition and aspiration. It’s one of the most unique places I’ve ever been for this combination. One can feel Yogyakarta’s cultural roots everywhere; yet each site feels as though it is still alive and being created, redefined, and reinterpreted.
KL exists in the context of Malaysia’s big, traditional, rugged, chaotic, and complicated melting pot. Against this backdrop, the city stands out as a singular, epic unifying pillar of modernization. It’s the kind of city that all metropolises in SEA could aspire to become more like. It’s clean, comfortable, well-connected, modern, and futuristic, yet it still retains chaotic, fast-paced, and multicultural flavors. A truly fascinating place.
Penang’s buildings are colorful and stately, and the city has an incredibly European feel to it. Among the arches and walkways, however, one finds uniquely Asian, Malay, and Penangite flairs. All the text is in Bahasa Malay or occasionally Chinese, tiny shops sell knock-off goods at tiny prices, restaurants sling noodles, strong coffee, and fish, and here and there you pass an ornate mosque rather than a church.
With all the rotating exhibitions and continuous construction of increasingly tall skyscrapers, it’s not an exaggeration to say that Singapore is in a constant state of flux and development — an endless one-upmanship with ever nicer, more beautiful experiences repeatedly being built and discovered anew.
Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second-largest city, has a reputation for craftsmanship, artistry, hospitality, and of course, its slowed-down, relaxed pace of life. Food is at the center of Thai culture, so it’s no surprise that Chiang Mai, with its emphasis on quality crafts, is the country’s most celebrated foodie destination.
Thailand’s capital and largest city, Bangkok, is a giant playground of infinite scale. But for someone who’s never been to the most-visited city in the world before, it can be a lot to take in. My first time here, I was completely overwhelmed, so I wrote this guide to impart as much wisdom as I can and help you enjoy Bangkok on your own terms.