In Sarawak, you should visit the Kelabit Highlands - trek past hidden sacred stones and make pit stops at indigenous longhouses. You can eat a meal at a local coffee shop or hawker centre for the equivalent of $2.
We'd suggest staying at modest local accommodation. There are many hostels with private rooms from $25 night.
Eating cheaply in Europe
We are considering travelling through Western Europe with a reputable coach tour company. While breakfast is provided every day and dinner on some nights can you please let us know how much should I budget for lunch, evening tea and dinner individually every day?
- San D
Europe has a reputation for being pricey but you can eat fairly frugally if required. Without knowing exactly where you'll be passing through, it's hard to determine how much your budget should be. Here are some rough figures:
For lunch in London, you could get by with £5 ($11) to £8 by eating at simple bakeries and cafes. If you want a sit-down meal, a mid-range bistro meal might cost anywhere from £10 to £23.
Of course, you could also self-cater. Visit the local supermarket to stock up on cheese, meats and other deli items.
In Paris, there's a certain romance in buying a fresh baguette and making your own picnic basket. In Germany, you might find burgers for €2 ($5.30) to €5 and Bavarian dishes might cost €7 to €20.
All up, for a comfortably experience, we'd suggest at least €35 daily per person. This is just a rough figure for modest dining and with some self-catering.
Obviously, that can double if you splurge at a lovely restaurant.
