When I first began to consider seriously the logistics and costs of travelling for 3 months or more Iin Malaysia and other countries of South East Asia I had in mind that after the initial costs of flights there and back I wanted to try and live within my basic UK state pension and not dip into savings or monies from the sale of my house. Workaway . where you give 5 hours a day for five days a week in return.for board and lodging was going to be one way of saving on outgoings ... and backpacking hostels would save on.the major cost of accommodation when between workaway projects. Having now stayed in 2 for a total of 8 days I can recommend them as a way of saving and getting to meet other people to share Information and experiences. At the moment I am staying in the Borneo Backpackers and can highly recommend. I have the bottom bunk of a 10 bed dormitory which at the moment has 2 young Chinese girls .. they sleep in the same top bunk .. a young man from Australia and another from Indonesia. In spite of the cramped space ... the room measures 4m x 4m ..everyone is extremely considerate regarding noise .and we all have information to share. The staff are unbelievably helpful .. the showers / toilets acceptable. ..breakfast is a bit basic but you can prepare your own food if required ..there is free drinking water ... Internet connection ... communal computer ... and television so you can keep up to date on the football championships!!
BASIC COSTS (in £ per day)
Hostel ...............................5.0
Extra for breakfast .........0.5
Lunch (cafe 50 metres) 0.75
Dinner ....... " ...............1.0
TOTAL ............................£7.25
Needless to say this is not 5 star living but it is interesting to note that there are a lot of Chinese here. .. both backpacking and more conventional ways of travelling .. and they are particularly fastidious!
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