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Europe Trip Itinerary by Train For First Timers under 3k for 12 days

I went to Europe in December to visit the Christmas wonderland.  This trip is travelled using a 15-day consecutive Eurail Global train pass on Klook.  We went to Switzerland, Italy, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and Finland in sequence which are all covered under the Eurail pass.  Western Europe includes Switzerland, France, Belgium, Netherlands and Germany.  Northern Europe includes Sweden and Finland.  Southern Europe includes Italy.  Eurail Planner  Eurail Passes Explained: How to use it? -buy the pass from Klook, we got the youth pass as we were under 27 years old -we picked the 15 consecutive days pass as we wanted to test the app before our flight  -download an app called Rail Planner -add your mobile pass using the Pass Number from the Klook voucher enter code  train inspector will request to show your QR code found in  My Pass>Show ticket Remember to add your journey   How do I reserve seats? Mos...
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3 Days 2 Nights Weekend Getaway in Batam from Singapore under $250

Batam is 1 hour away from Singapore and it's a great place to wind down from the busy life in the city. Here are some Batam things to do.  How to travel to Batam? You can take a 1-hour ferry at Harbourfront or Tanah Merah terminal.  We took the Majestic ferry at the Harbourfront ferry terminal.  When to travel to Batam?  Anytime but avoid typhoons or the rainy season (Oct-Jan rainy)  Where to stay in Batam? We stayed at an Airbnb - Nagoya mansions at only $65 for 3D2N  Alternatively, you can stay at resorts e.g. Turi Beach Resort at around $67 per night  Expenses  Travel insurance $29.35 Ferry $136.80 (with 10% discount) Grab $11  Airbnb $65 Go kart $42 Food $170 Cinema $13 Total $467.15 Per pax $233.58 excluding spa expenses  Day 1 Spa Day Take the Majestic Ferry via Klook at the Harbourfront Terminal  We took the 8am ferry slot.  Majestic Ferry  if you select the free 1-way express-way, there will be someone ho...

5-Day Taiwan Itinerary Under S$800 (May 2024)

My Taiwan Itinerary involves Taipei and Taichung, excluding Hualien in view of earthquakes.  Travel Essentials  - Taiwan High-Speed Rail Pass at Klook  -Easycard  - 4G SIM card  -Uber account -Google Maps Arrival card to fill up upon arrival (including Singaporeans): https://niaspeedy.immigration.gov.tw/webacard/index When to travel to Taiwan?  Best to go during Spring March-May or October onwards  Avoid June-September because of typhoons and earthquakes Itinerary summary  18th May- 23rd May Day 1: Xi Men Ding and Raohe night market Day 2: Yangmingshan Qingtiangang - Hiking and hot spring Day 3: Shifen + Jiufen + Houtong Cat Village -culture  Day 4: Taichung - food and wetland Expenditure  Flight $400 round trip per pax  Insurance for two $51 Airbnb $240 for 4 nights Transport $56 for two Food $242 for two Total expenses $1475 for two  $737.50 per pax including flights  Where to stay in Taipei  I mainly stay at A...