Random Ramblings - Austria & Czech Trip - Nov 2014

Currency Exchange

So, I had my currency exchanged at Sunway Pyramid's money exchange. Changed it at the one located near the concourse area (where all the ATMs are located at).

Yesterday's rate was at 4.18 for EURO. :D

I was so happy that the rate is actually this low. Luckily I did not have it changed months earlier as I used to but then again, not changing into a really huge amount, so it doesn't matter much.

However, Czech Crown is not widely available in Malaysia, so I have decided to used my Euro to have it exchanged there. Will put up a review and recommendations on where you should have it exchanged.

A little skeptical of withdrawing Czech Crown at the ATMs in Czech, but I will try this out with a small amount when I'm there. Hopefully it works out fine!

Weather

I have been monitoring the weather and it seems that it might be in the teens to about zero celcius when I'm there. I have decided to just bring over 2 jackets - Uniqlo's Fleece and also a synthetic wool sweater. It will be layered for more warmth.

I can't justify bringing my fat winter jacket as it will be too warm.

Keeping my fingers crossed for this as I don't want to freeze! Brrrrrrrr!

I have the one in purple but mine is in black. Got it at Uniqlo at a mere RM29 when they had a sale going on!

Next trip: Austria & Czech Republic with a hint of Slovakia

I took time off from work for my November 2014 trip.

This time I am heading to Austria, Czech Republic and Slovakia (just a hint though).

I purchased the air ticket from Lufthansa during Matta Fair in September.

Flight: KUL-VIE/PRG-KUL bought at RM2404. What a bargain! However, when I wanted to book the seats, I am suppose to pay a fee! So... I didn't book a seat. :( There goes my window seat!

I have wanted to visit Prague for the longest time and now I am! :D

Going forward, I will try to document all my trips as accurate with where I have my meals, tours that I've bought and etc.

Accommodations for Vienna, Salzburg, Cesky Krumlov and Brno has been booked. All on www.airbnb.com.

If you want a voucher of USD25 on airbnb, do signup here.

Accommodation for Prague will be booked a little later this week!

Breakdown so far
Air Ticket - RM2404
Accomodation
Vienna €117 (3 nights)
Salzburg €152 (3 nights)
Cesky Krumlov €95 (2 nights)
Brno €82 (3 nights)
Transportation
Train (Vienna >> Salzburg) €19 (online promotion price)
Bean Shuttle (Salzburg >> Cesky Krumlov) €35

Will update again once I have more deeds!

Flight Review: Lufthansa

Date: 7 June 2014 - 13 June 2014

Took an impromptu flight to Munich - I was too stressed at work and I had to have a 1 week break.

So there I am, booking a flight to Munich on Lufthansa's website.

Seat pitch was OK for me. It was on a A340

OMG - a touch screen. Now I hate those old school monitors with remote control!

Seat pitch on a A321 flying from Frankfurt to Munich. Seat pitch was ok too! Drinks were served on this short 1 hour flight.

A view over.... err not sure where but it is from Frankfurt to Munich.

Overall flight was superb. I would fly with them again anytime. KLM update your interior or you will lose out big time!

Sorry, didn't manage to capture any of the food served during the flight - was too tired!

Flight Review: Fireflyz & Swiss

Date: 2 November 2013 - 12 November 2013

I saw a friend sharing a promotion for Swiss airline about a year before this trip. Swiss was flying again from Zurich to Singapore (from May 2013 onwards).

All I saw on Swiss's website was SGD709 for a return ticket to Zurich (from SG of course)!! In the end, I did get the ticket as it was beyond affordable. After converting to MYR, it is only MYR17xx (sorry, forgot the exchange rate back then).

Of course I had to buy a ticket from KL-SG. I flew with Firefly from Subang Airport - it's near, convenient and had a short waiting time. The return ticket cost me about MYR250.

All in all, almost MYR2000! What a bargain!

Snacks & apple juice served on Fireflyz

In Swiss's flight. Seat pitch was ok for me. :D

Dinner served on Swiss - not bad. The dessert was yummy!

Breakfast served on Swiss. Bacon!!! :0 As usual the omelette was yucky! Sorry!

Great flight with Swiss as the service was great. The flight attendant remembered that I wanted pineapple juice the whole time! 

Will definitely fly with Swiss again if they have another promotion. Their usual price is a little high for my liking! Circa MYR3500 for a return flight from SG to Europe.