Yes, you can purchase alcohol duty free at the KL airport. Yes, you can take it onto a domestic flight. It would have the same restrictions...
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Going since 9/10/05. Independent travelers, not quite “backpackers” but we are traveling with backpacks! We have spent all of our time so far in SE Asia. We’ve been all through SE Asia, and parts of China (the Tibetan Autonomous Prefectures, Lijiang, Dali, Chengdu, Litang, Xining, Beijing, Xian, etc) and are happy to help answer questions from fellow travelers. 4 months in Vietnam (2 of those in Hanoi), many months in Malaysia (incl Sarawak), Brunei & Singapore, also time in Laos, Cambodia, Thailand (especially in the Chiang Mai area), and Myanmar! Lived 2 years in Kuala Lumpur, then off to the US to pursue travel writing. In late 2010, we’ll be heading back to Vietnam and then be going to Malaysia, Laos, northern Thailand and Cambodia for about 6 months. Currently working as a travel writer for Live and Invest Overseas.Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Rules re buying duty free in KL (LCCT) and taking flight to Penang same day in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
16 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called How much in US dollars should I bring? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
I also lived in Vietnam. My rent was payable in US dollars and visa fees in dollars. Everything else was in dong. Almost every hotel...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called cheapest airport VN to MX in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
We got a great fare last year flying from Chicago to Saigon (United and Nippon - via Tokyo). You could also check KUL as a departure...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 6:45 a.m. flight out of KL in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
There are a few good hotels in Brickfields - the Hotel Mexico and the YMCA are both around 80 RM/night. Lots of stuff right in that area...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called New year KL?? in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
All the big hotels will have elaborate NYE buffets and parties. I've been to the buffet at the Dorsett Regency, which was great! Pick up a...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 6:45 a.m. flight out of KL in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
It would still cost more to take a taxi, but yes, it would be a lot more convenient to do it that way. If they stayed in Brickfields - very...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 6:45 a.m. flight out of KL in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
If you're leaving out of the LCCT (Air Asia) take a bus - allow 2 hours for the trip. If you're flying out of KLIA, it will be too early to...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Single entry vise vs. Multiple entry visa - advice in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
You can't use the visa approval letter entering by land, though. But you can get either a multiple-entry visa or get one issued very...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called AirAsia Lon-KL No visa/ticket, OK? in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Here's the direct link...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Going to Melaka or just staying at Perhenthians and in Kota Bahru? in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Agree with previous poster about Penang - and you'd really be missing out if you didn't go there. IMO, much better than Melaka - there's a...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called One-way ticket to Malaysia (yes, I know) in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
When faced with a similar situation, I just bought a train ticket to Singapore (go to the KTMB website - you can do it online and print it...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called recommendation for a great day out in Hoi an. in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
The "real Vietnam" consists of mountains, agricultural areas, jungles, fishing villages,and all villages, deltas, markets, neighborhoods,...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Accommodation. in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
Yes, the Ha Van has a great location 5 minutes walk to beach, 1 minute walk to restaurants and bars, quiet place and the best breakfast in...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Fun to live in Vietnam? in the Asia - South-East Asia Mainland Branch
In most places in Vietnam, you could live quite comfortably for $1000 per month. You could easily find a place to rent in Nha Trang for...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bookshop with English books in Melaka? in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
There are a few good used bookstores in KL if you're headed that way...
5 months ago
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