Showing posts with label food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Malaysia: Some days in Penang

Lembongan, 8º40'10''S 115º27'1''E

Tras 5 dias en borneo decidi pasar unos dias en Penang, sitio que me habian recomendado especialmente por la comida, y que me vendria muy bien para curar mi quemadura. 
Aqui os dejo unos consejos.
Tips:
Bus RapidPenang from the airport to Georgetown (something around 4.7 ringgit, I dont remember).
There are many nice hostelsin Georgetown area, I stayed at The frame, a really fancy place, with confy dorms and also private rooms all with AC. Dorms from 32 ringgits, breakfast included. It is located in Labon Chulia, the heart of Georgetown.
Fom there you can explore the neigborhood: the streetart, the old mansions, little India, chinatown...and enjoy food in the street stalls or in the little restaurantes. Also, there are some cool cafes and venues like China House where you can eat the perfect cake while listening to some live music.

Sri Ananda, hindu restaurant, always crowded. If you don't know what to order just ask for what is eating the guy sitting next to you.
Ros Mutiara, also a hindu, in Chulia street.
Try chicken rice in the area restaurant and taste the tipical food in the street stalls.

Peranakan Mansion, 21 Ringgits. A recreation of a typical rich 19th century Baba home, the elegantly restored museum is a testament to the Baba-Nyonya cultural revival and displays over 1,000 pieces of antiques and collectibles.



Friday, December 18, 2015

Thailand: Pai, time to relax and say goodbye to Thailand

Manila, 14º33'53''N 121º1' 55''
Pase mis últimos días en Tailandia en Pai, un pueblito al norte de Chiang Mai. En el momento que llegue supe que querría volver. No hice gran cosa mas que pasear, escribir, hacer fotos...pero el tiempo pasa volando en estos lugares. 

Me quede en un bungalow de bambú chulisimo al lado del río, unos días sola de lujo total por 15€. 
Aqui eso es un lujazo ya que la gente suele ir con presupuestos mas ajustados, teniendo en cuenta que puedes dormir en un hostel por unos 3€. Me daba igual! 
Visite el night market por la tarde probando la comida en todos los puestos, me di un masaje súper duro!, tome el sol a medio día, visite un cañón a las afueras...



Tips:
Minivan from Chian Mai, 150 baths, 180 If you want to be picked-up. Takes around 3,5 hours (3 on the way back). Leaves every hour until 17.30h.
Pai countryhuts bungalow, 600baths doble room. Amazing, great garden, nice staff, water, coffee and tea included. Nice breakfast.
The House, nice thai restaurant in the main road. Try Khao Soi, just 70 baths and is delicious.

Max tattoo...if you want a reminder of your trip haha.

Dang thai food, nice cheap thai and falang food. 40 baths.
Mamalon massage, 160 baths for an hour thai massage. Tell them to be easy on you...
Night market, a pleasure for street food lovers. 
Visit the canyon, rent a motorbike or take a 100 baths trip to see the sunset.