Reflecting on 1,096 days of continuous travel (3 years including a leap year), having visited 23 different countries on 5 different continents, doing most of it while pregnant, and with a baby. This year we explored most of Malaysia, as this country has been kept mostly safe, and as we felt stuck being both pregnant and with a toddler who we didn’t want to get sick.
Read MoreWe are a traveling nomad family that lives on a budget of $1,000 per month per adult - which is roughly $32.88 per adult per day. The expenses outlined below are for 2 people and are in United States dollars (USD). Without further ado, here is our Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Singapore budget breakdown and how we lived on less than $25 USD per day per adult.
Read MoreJohor Bahru, or “JB”, is just across the border from Singapore in Malaysia. Nusajaya / Iskandar Puteri is a suburb of Johor Bahru and best known for Legoland Malaysia and Sanrio Hello Kitty Town. Whether you visit for a couple of days or a couple of months, JB has something for the whole family. We’ll share what to do in JB and the best hotels for your stay. It’s even a great affordable spot to stay if you want to visit Singapore for a day or…
Read MoreIt’s no secret that staying in Singapore can be expensive, but it’s also no secret to Singaporeans that everything is cheaper in Malaysia. To save on expenses during our travels, we decided to stay at a resort hotel in Malaysia that is just around the corner from Legoland in Nusajaya, Johor Bahru. Our cost at this Bed and Breakfast was just under $630 USD per month and we stayed for 2 months. We’ve learned that crossing the border takes time, so if you are limited on time, we certainly wouldn’t recommend it.
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