Finishing off my Asia segment turned out to be more pricey than I'd like. As you know, when you travel fast, it will cost more money. I had to take taxis more frequently, to learn the ropes of each country as quickly as possible. Despite the fast pace, I had a good time checking off each wonder of nature and the world during these last two weeks.
Complete 3 Days Beijing, China Spending Breakdown:
Korea Air flight from Jeju Island, South Korea (connecting to Seoul) to Beijing, China - 1,824.56 Yuan ($362.85 CAD)
Bus - 14 Yuan ($2.78 CAD)
877 Bus to Badaling Great Wall of China - 12 Yuan ($2.39 CAD)
Subway Train - 33 Yuan ($6.56 CAD)
Beijing Sunrise Hostel - 100.62 Yuan ($20 CAD or $14.46 USD)
Water - 13 Yuan ($2.59 CAD)
Food - 58.5 Yuan ($11.63 CAD)
Badaling Great Wall of China Entrance Fee - 40 Yuan ($7.95 CAD)
Denied boarding flight from Shenzen Airline flight from Jeju Island to Beijing - 184.14 Yuan ($36.60 CAD)
Total Beijing, China spending: 2280.82 Yuan ($453.35 CAD)
Total Beijing, China spending without flight: 271.17 Yuan ($53.90 CAD)
Average daily Beijing, China spending: 760.29 Yuan ($151.12 CAD)
Average daily Beijing, China spending without flight: 90.56 Yuan ($18 CAD)
Total points and miles spent: 20,000 Aeroplan Miles
Beijing would have been much cheaper if I was not denied boarding. Regardless, I realize that China is actually a fairly cheap travel destination. I would like to see other regions next time I visit.
Complete 1 Day Taiwan Spending Breakdown:
Hey Bear Capsule Hotel - 254.29 NTD ($8.45 USD or $12.50 CAD)
Beginning Guest House (includes airport transfer) - 856 NTD ($39 CAD)
Taxi - 200 NTD ($9.15 CAD)
Total Taiwan spending: 1,310.29 NTD ($60.65 CAD)
Average daily Taiwan spending: 1,310.29 NTD or $60.65
I just stayed overnight in Taiwan because I had a 23 hour layover. It was a neat glimpse into Taiwan.
Complete 5 Days Indonesia Spending Breakdown
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Flight from Beijing, China to Bali, Indonesia using Aeroplan Miles - 170,067 IDR ($17.50 CAD)
Laundry - 36,000 IDR ($3.70 CAD)
Komodo Dragon One Day Tour - $43 CAD 400,000 IDR ($43 CAD)
Komodo Dragon Island Park Fee - 330,000 IDR ($35 CAD)
Taxi (used 5 times) - 314,000 IDR ($33 CAD)
ATM Fee - 58,309 IDR ($6 CAD)
Airport transfer from hostel - 50,000 IDR ($5.15 CAD)
2 nights at Bajo Nature Backpackers - 200,000 IDR ($20.58 CAD)
1 night at Holiday Inn Express - 399,803 IDR ($30 USD or $41.14 CAD)
1 night at Low Cost Bed & Breakfast - 112,730 IDR ($8.46 USD or $11.60 CAD)
Food - 85,100 IDR ($8.76 CAD)
Water - 29,000 IDR ($3 CAD)
NAM Air from Bali to Labuan Bajo - 524,000 IDR ($53.92 CAD)
NAM Air from Labuan Bajo to Bali - 606,000 IDR ($62.36 CAD)
Total Indonesia spending: 3,349,926 IDR ($344.71 CAD)
Total Indonesia spending without flight: 3,179,859 IDR ($327.21 CAD)
Average Indonesia spending: 669,965 IDR ($68.94 CAD)
Average daily Indonesia spending without flight: $65.44 CAD 635,952 IDR ($65.44 CAD)
Total points and miles spent: 20,000 Aeroplan miles
Indonesia is just plain ridiculous! There is so much corruption and scams that you really need to be on your A-game when it comes to bargaining with touts. Often times they try to increase the price by a ten-fold. I took the same route from my accommodation to the airport, and paid a different price each time.
The lesson learned is to in order to save money, travel slow! However, if you are short on time, then don't hesitate to speed up a little to go to those must-see places in the world. Seeing them is better than not, and the money spent can be made again.