Solo travel to Malaysia: Here are 5 useful tips

According to a study by the University of Tampere in Finland, the ideal vacation length is eight days without growing bored or homesick¹. During these 8 days of a well-deserved break to yourself, it is good to do your research on food and accommodation expenses, attraction sites and travel options. Winging it may land you in a financially sticky situation.

Source:
¹ Travel + Leisure, 27 September 2017, Here's Exactly How Long Your Vacation Should Be, According to Science.https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/yoga-wellness/ideal-vacation-length

Pack important and, if possible, multifunctional items. For example, instead of bringing soap, shampoo, body wash, shaving cream and laundry detergent, why not buy a multipurpose soap that can do all of these? It’ll save you much luggage space.

While travelling alone for the first time can be exhilarating, it is highly advisable to not be disconnected completely. From work, yes, but not from your family, close friends and emergency services throughout your trip.

Travel safety tips are especially vital for solo travellers to know. Take note of the people around you and where your belongings are. Avoid isolated and overcrowded places. You might be the potential target of getting pick-pocketed, crowd surges and crushes, weather disasters and other unexpected events.

Speaking of unforeseen events, you may want to have your car insured before travelling down to Malaysia. Should a car accident occur in Malaysia, here’s what you should do:

● Exchange contact numbers with all parties involved.
● Take as many pictures of the accident and accident scene.
● Note down the road conditions (dry, wet, day, night, etc).
● Make an accident report within 24 hours of the accident's occurrence.
● Call the claims hotline for assistance.