Youth Hostel Membership in Malaysia

1 year membership:

Junior (Between 12 and 17 years old) - RM30

Senior (18 years and above) - RM40

Lifetime membership: RM300

Official website: http://www.myha.org.my/

Address: No. 1-7, Block B, Impian Kota Apartment, Jalan Manau off Jalan Kampung Attap, Kuala Lumpur. 50460 Malaysia

Telephone: +603-22736870 / 71

Fax: +603-22741115

Membership application: http://www.myha.org.my/v2.1/content/view/89/66/

Hostel booking: http://www.hihostels.com/

Note: The card can be used in Malaysia and overseas where the sign YH (Youth Hostel) is displayed.

Click here if you want to book Youth Hostel in Seoul.

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Shopping in Phuket, Thailand

Explored a new shopping mall, Jungceylon, which was the name of Phuket back in 1511AD. Very modern architecture, displaying captivating junks which is their mascot and mall logo. The basement level offers a large array of local souvenirs, food stuff and massage services.

Hit Phuket Square instead. Now THIS is a place for the locals. It would be useful to know a few words in Thai like "how much" or "cheaper" to start bargaining for rock bottom prices for star buys.

Phuket Square was a compendium of hundreds of stalls of sorts, from clothes to shoes to bags to souvenirs. It was a shopper's haven, especially girls. It was a maze of streets, fully air-conditioned, spacious and comfortable. Only disadvantage: They don't speak much English.

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Ride bicycle in Vietnam

Across the Long Bien Bridge are some of the most interesting and untouched landscapes and small villages of Hanoi. Take a rare opportunity to explore another side of Hanoi.Begin your morning (winter) or afternoon (summer) in the old quarter of Hanoi before collecting your bicycles and starting your unique experience on the outskirts of the city. Try some red bean juice whilst you wait for the boat to take you across the Red River.

A world apart from busy Hanoi, ride along the river and enjoy the tranquility before breaking for lunch with a local family. After resting, further discover the beautiful scenery and rich rice fields that are the Red River Delta. Learn how rice is cultivated and see a rural way of life so close to the city.

Cost
$25USD per/person (Daily Departures)
Includes
Modern Treck mountain bikes, English speaking guide, transport to and from starting point, refreshment stop, set lunch/dinner at Culi Cafe.

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