SOLO BACKPACKING TO SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA 2017

February 18, 2018


Hello guys, it's been months. I was really really busy with school and I had to deal with some personal stuff. It's Chinese New year now so I have some time to blog about my trip. I can't wait to share with you my epic solo backpacking trip to Sydney, Australia.  I DID IT!  I couldn't believe it. The best feeling ever. The freedom to do everything I want. Australia is one of my dream countries that I always want to visit. Finally, my dream came true. I felt so surreal when I landed at the airport. I saved for a year and took two tuition classes to fund this trip. At first, my friend and I planned to travel to Australia together. Due to some reasons, I went there alone. I felt quite nervous. I always want to try to travel solo. Finally I got the opportunity to do so. Stepping out my comfort zone and walla..So awesome! Everyone must do it once in their life. I wish I can write down everything here haha but it's been two months so I have to recall all the amazing things that I did at Sydney. I love this vibrant city so much. It has everything that I want. Nature, nice beaches and friendly people. I will definitely go back to Australia and visit other cities as well!

1. Transportation
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TRAIN-KLIA transitRM38.40
FLIGHTS -MASRM1829.40
TRAIN-KLIA transitRM38.40
2. Accomodation

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SYDNEY  CENTRAL YOUTH HOSTELRM152.20
790 GEORGE BACKPACKERS106 AUD

3.Meals

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MCD at KLIARM7.20
TIM TAM X 420 AUD

I stay with a couchsurfing host, so I save some money on food.

4.Sight-seeing and Activities

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BRIDGE CLIMBRM 1342.14
SIA'S CONCERTRM538.37
EVERGLADES ENTRANCE TICKET4 AUD
SCENIC WORLD35.10 AUD
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE TOUR37 AUD


5. Shopping 

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COTTON ON14.95 AUD
TRAVEL MAP34.90 AUD
CUP COASTERS9.90 AUD
PLUSH TOY23.90 AUD
BAG15 AUD
SHAVER3.50 AUD
LIPGLOSS5 AUD
LAC6 AUD
BRA7 AUD
LIPBALM6.50 AUD


6. Other expenses

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YHA HOSTEL LOCKER4 AUD
-EXCEED 4 HOURS5 AUD
ADAPTERRM19.90
OPTUS SIM CARD20 AUD
OPAL CARD20 AUD
TOP UP OPAL CARD60 AUD


7. Total spend

MONEY EXCHANGE900 AUDRM2879.10
150 AUDRM507
ETARM38.09
RM66.22

 Spent on these...Just a summarize of how much I spent at Sydney. 
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RM3021.96
RM1829.40
RM97
RM1342.14
RM152.20
RM558.57
RM38.40
RM38.40
RM19.90
RM7.20
TOTAL SPENDRM7085.17



MONEY LEFTRM364.14
Total spend in MYR  = RM 7085.17
It's really over my budget because my  budget was RM4000.
I spent too much on shopping, concert and transport. However, it totally worth every penny!
If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.  :) I was really nervous last time, thank God I read some blogs which really helped me for my trip. I hope this post can help you to figure out how much money that you need to travel to Sydney, Australia. No doubt, it's an expensive city. Dorms bed are quite expensive too. I was glad to find a host from Couchsurfing so I saved some money and met many amazing friends.


My travel video. * Will upload it soon. Stay tuned.





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