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It’s time to set back-alley izakayas, lightning-quick shot trains, and limitless nights of music away.
That’s right, as amazing as Tokyo may remain, there’s some pleasant competition across the globe.
If you find yourself having the slightest dull time in Japan, single travel may not be for you, but one unique Asian destination that Lonely Planet has discovered is the new modern hotspot.
Attractive, historical, and commonly regarded as safe, the Malay question of Penang is a haven for those venturing into the earth on their own.
Southeast Asia’s Solo-Friendly Hub
Yes, Southeast Asia is widely regarded as one of the best places in the world, both exciting and secure enough for piano investigation.
It is interesting enough to keep you entertained and secure enough to travel freely without having to swivel.
Whether it be Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, or Malaysia, the options are seemingly limitless. Also, except for Myanmar, but we’ll keep this lighting…
Malaysia is greatly underrated on a global level, although renowned amongst its Asian peers.
It’s simple to understand the hype because of such wonderful urban stretches as Kuala Lumpur and incredible unspoiled islands like Borneo.
However, over the past few years, the State of Penang has become a hot commodity, especially for single travellers and digital nomads ( often going hand in hand ).
Brimming with cultural delights, from buzzing night markets to savory cuisine and mesmerizing temples, Penang’s broad diversity shines through, and you ca n’t help but feel welcomed rather than just another face in the crowd.
World-Class Beaches To UNESCO-Protected Sites: Not A Dull Moment
June was a monster, huh?
In some places, the bright, shining sun will soon change to cool autumn days, but Penang will continue to be a wonderful place to get some rays when it comes to the fall.
As you can see, Penang has its attractions scattered throughout the country, but perhaps more so on the beach side.
Georgetown, the vibrant capital city, is located here, where gorgeous ancient streets are also a UNESCO Protected Heritage Site.
Also, tourists will find the extraordinary Batu Ferringhi Beach, a longer stretch of beach hugging brilliant blue waters, apparently permeating the most amazing feel on the entire island.
Not only that, but this is also where the teeming Batu Ferringhi Night Market is located. Paradisal shore by evening, night market perusing by night– no very ugly, ok?
Actually, this is just scratching the surface of investigating Penang’s beauty for solo travelers.
The state’s overall cost is very affordable, which is a major plus for digital nomads.
Should you want to be long term, just as an example, it’s reported you can live comfortably for under$ 1200 per month.
That includes low tasty eats, comfortable lodging, transit…everything.
According to HostelWorld, to stretch your budget even more, hostels can be booked as low as$ 2 per night, and no, not the grungy bunks with smelly, snoring backpackers.
Red Inn Court‘s private rooms are only slightly higher than home ones.
And with so much to see and do, great savings make visiting this city even more appealing, especially with even more attractions nearby, such as Penang National Park and charming cultural villages.
Addressing Malaysia’s Safety Issues
Health is hard to document on, but visitors far and wide think safe exploring Malaysia, including Penang.
Of course, it’s only right to call out the rhinoceros in the room, so to speak.
Whenever Malaysia is brought up, your first idea may be the unexplained dangerous planes that crashed in both 2014 and 2015– yes, many.
Rightly, you may know if flying to Malaysia is the right choice.
Malaysia Airlines was the cause of both injuries, but many other companies have substantially better records of their flights.
For what it’s for, Malaysia Airlines is still a Skytrax certified 4-star airline, giving the company some credibility for the millions of tourists who travel carefully each month.
If security is a huge issue, taking world-renowned Singapore Airlines or common resources carrier Air Asia are your best bet, according to AirlineRatings.
Additionally, AirAsia offers an unrestricted flight move, giving travelers the opportunity to travel to Asia’s countless wonders.
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