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Your First Semester ItinerarySouth-East Asia, January 2019

Contents

– Your First Semester

– Why South-East Asia?

– Visa Requirements

– Vaccinations

– Your Journey

– Chiang Mai, Thailand

– What To Do in Chiang Mai

– Chiang Mai Fact File

– Road Trip: Chiang Mai to Da Nang

– Da Nang, Vietnam

– What To Do in Da Nang

– Da Nang Fact File

– Road Trip: Da Nang to Singapore

– Singapore

– What To Do in Singapore

– Singapore Fact File

– The Semester End

Wrapped in rainforests, edged by golden sands, crowned by

volcanoes, studded with ruins of lost civilisations; your Global

Grad experience will start in South-East Asia. The backpacking

trail through Southeast Asia is well worn and very backpacker

friendly making it the perfect place for first time travellers.

Your First Semester

Why South-East Asia?

Budget friendly:

A very budget friendly place to live and travel.

A budget that might only last one month back

home in Europe could stretch several months

here. When it’s cheaper to eat out than even

trying to cook, you can fully embrace and enjoy

your stay without worrying about your wallet.

The rich and diverse cultures:

Asia has rich and diverse cultures and immersing

yourself in them is a life-changing experience.

Whether it is architecture, art or food, Asian

cultures are always awe-inspiring. You won’t

run out of sights to see or an attraction to

experience in Asia, because you never know

what you might find on the next street corner.

Easy to travel:

One of the easiest places in the world to travel.

Scores of budget airlines and well established

bus and train networks make it easy to get

around. There is a strong infrastructure set

up to help foreign travellers book tickets

and get from one place to another.

WiFi everywhere:

A very technology friendly place with fast and

reliable WiFi offered nearly everywhere enabling

you to easily connect with your university tutors

and access your online studies without hassle.

Language skills:

Having the basic conversational skills in a more

exotic language makes a statement: you’re

willing and able to learn niche skills and develop

your portfolio creatively and ambitiously.

Deep history:

A place of deep history, this was the stomping

ground of some of the oldest civilizations

of the world, from the Angkor to the Javans

and the Champa. This region also has a lot

of modern history worth exploring; a very

rich culture with so many different traditions,

languages, lifestyles, fashions, beliefs and

customs to immerse yourself in and explore,

all within a relatively small geographic area.

The people:

Beaming smiles, bountiful waves

and the warmest of welcomes await

you. You will be spoilt by the region’s

unrivalled service and hospitality.

Visa Requirements

Vaccinations You are responsible for arranging any

vaccinations that you may require for your

travels. Global Grad advises you to visit

your local GP at least 6 weeks prior to

going away to check whether you need any

vaccinations and/or preventative measures.

• For more information on Thailand

health advice please visit:

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-

advice/thailand/health

• For more information on Vietnam



advice/vietnam/health

• For more information on Singapore



advice/singapore/health

Your passport should be valid for a minimum

period of 6 months from the date of entry

into all countries. You are responsible for

ensuring that you have the correct visa

to enter each country you plan to visit.

• You will be in Thailand for more than 30 days,

therefore British passport holders require a visa.


advice/thailand/entry-requirements

• You will be in Vietnam for more than 30 days,

therefore British passport holders require a visa.


advice/vietnam/entry-requirements

• British passport holders don’t normally

need a visa to enter Singapore for stays of

up to 90 days for tourism, therefore British

passport holders won't require a visa.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/

singapore/entry-requirements

STA Travel will be able to give you advise

on visa requirements and insurance.

Hanoi

VientianeChiang Mai

Da Nang

Nha Trang

Ho Chi Minh City

Mekong Delta

Siem Reap

Koh Rong

Surat ThaniKoh Samui

Chenderoh LakeCameron Highlands

Melaka

Khao Sok

George Town

Rangoon

Bangkok

Phnom Penh

Kuala Lumpur

Singapore

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C A M B O D I A

T H A I L A N D

M A L A Y S I A

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Chiang Mai, Thailand --- > Da Nang, Vietnam --- > Singapore

Your first semester is 18 weeks long, you will enjoy living

and studying in our three Global Grad study hub locations,

Chiang Mai in Thailand, Da Nang in Vietnam and Singapore,

as well as going on 2x 2 week Global Grad road trips.

Global Grad shall be hosting online webinars to answer

any questions you may have before your first semester.

Approximate start date of semester:

Monday 14th January: Fly out of the UK and

arrive in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

It will be your responsibility to ensure you catch your

flight from the UK to Chiang Mai, there won’t be a Global

Grad member of staff flying with you. However, you

can arrange to meet up with the other Global Grads

and we will be waiting for you upon your arrival.

Your Journey

What To Do in Chiang Mai

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep:

Overlooking the city from its mountain

throne, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is one of

northern Thailand’s most sacred temples.

Elephant Nature sanctuary:

A beautiful place where rescued elephants

are taken great care of. You have the

opportunity to feed the gentle giants, bath

them in the mud, before washing them in

the river. An unforgettable experience!

Cooking classes:

The best place in the whole country to

do a cooking course. You’ll get to cook

traditional Thai dishes such as Tom Yam

soup with shrimps, the famous Pad Thai, a

yummy Panang curry and some sticky rice.

You’ll also learn how to set a wok on fire.

Spend the night in a Karen Hill tribe:

Before reaching the unique village, you’ll

be at one with nature as you enjoy an

adventurous trek for a good 5 hours

through the jungle. You can swim in the

river and see some incredible waterfalls!

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Weeks 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5

Chiang Mai is a city in mountainous northern Thailand.

It is a blissfully calm and laid-back place to relax and

enjoy life. Get involved in a vast array of activities, or

just stroll around the backstreets, and discover a city

that is still firmly Thai in its atmosphere and attitude.

On arrival you will be greeted at the airport

by your Location Managers; you will be driven

to your accomodation by shuttle bus.

You will be shown to your accommodation before having

a group meeting with your Location Managers. The

meeting will cover the semester itinerary in detail, answer

any questions and allow us to get to know each other.

You can settle into your accommodation, get to

know Chiang Mai and freshers week can begin.

The Location Managers will arrange various activities and

events for you and the other Global Grads to get involved

in during your first week. Optional group activities will

also be organised throughout your time in Chiang Mai.

For the following five weeks you will enjoy living, studying

and travelling around Chiang Mai before departing to

your next location on the first Global Grad road trip.

Chiang Mai Fact File

The currency used in

Thailand is Thai Baht.

£1 = 43 Thai Baht (August 2018)

Average costs in Chiang Mai:

Accommodation - £7 to £10 per night

Beer (0.5L) - £1.47

Dinner - £1.55

Coffee - £1.70

Coca Cola (0.3L) - 0.31p

Other exciting cities that are

easy to access from Chiang Mai:

• Pai, Thailand

• Chiang Rai, Thailand

• Bangkok, Thailand

• Naypyidaw, Myanmar

• Yangon, Myanmar

• Luang Prabang, Laos

• Vientiane, Laos

• Hanoi, Vietnam

• Kunming, China

Chiang Mai to Da Nang

Day 1 Day 2

Travelling through Cambodia - Weeks 6 / 7

Before departing, a group meeting will be held

with your Location Managers in preparation for

the road trip. There will be the option for you to

send the belongings that you don’t want to take

on the road trip, these will get safely transported

to Da Nang by our Global Grad Team. Your

belongings will be waiting for you upon arrival.

Sunday 17th February - Board an overnight sleeper

bus of 10 hours from Chiang Mai to Bangkok.

Monday 18th February - Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, is a large city

known for ornate shrines and vibrant street

life. Like many other capital cities Bangkok

never goes to sleep, there is always a hive of

activity as people work around the clock in

their various professions. With eight million

inhabitants living within the city you will find

yourself encountering every walk of life.

Spend your day exploring the city and its sites.

Activities could include:

Visit Wat Pho to see the reclining buddha,

which stands at fifteen metres tall and

forty six metres long, the feet alone

are measured at over five meters.

Watch a Muay Thai fight, the national sport of

Thailand that is talked about everywhere.

Feel free to visit other sites of your choice.

Tuesday 19th February - Bangkok / Siem Reap

Enjoy another day exploring Bangkok.


The Grand Palace is the most famous

attraction in Bangkok, it was the king’s home

as well as the place where the government

of Thailand carried out their work.

Take a stroll through Lumpini park, at over

500,000 sq. meters the park providers the

people of Bangkok with a much needed break

from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Leave the bustling metropolis of Bangkok and

board a late afternoon bus of 7 hours which will

cross the border into Cambodia, Siem Reap.

Day 3 Day 4 Day 5

Wednesday 20th February - Siem Reap

Siem Reap is widely renowned as the gateway

to Angkor Wat millennium-old temple ruins

of the Khmer Empire. Set along the Siem

Reap River, this small provincial capital

boasts hundreds of sightseeing opportunities

such as well-preserved colonial buildings,

unique museums, traditional markets,

cultural performances, and verdant parks.



Phnom Kulen National Park, located 45km

north of Siem Reap, is believed to be

the nation’s most sacred mountain.

Angkor National Museum, houses 1,000

artefacts from the ancient Khmer empire.

Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake

in Southeast Asia and home to the Tonle

Sap floating village. While you visit floating

villages, observe traditional lifestyles as

you pass schools, markets, fishermen

and traders in their daily routines.

Thursday 21st February - Siem Reap

Enjoy a guided tour of the Angkor

Wat temple complex.

Angkor Wat is the main reason most visitors

come to Siem Reap, boasting five lotus-like

towers that stand 65 metres tall, 12th century

Khmer architecture, and about 2,000 stone

carvings of Apsaras. Listed as a UNESCO World

Heritage site, Angkor Wat was constructed

to worship the Lord Vishnu (a Hindu deity)

and, according to scholars, served as a

funerary temple for King Suryavarman II.

Board a sleeper bus of 12 hours from

Siem Reap to Sihanoukville.

Friday 22nd February - Koh Rong Island

Get a ferry from Sihanoukville to Koh Rong Island.

Koh Rong is an island known for its sandy coves

and coral reefs. Inland, there is dense jungle

terrain dotted with coconut palms and waterfalls.

This island is often described as an ‘island

paradise’ by visiting tourists. You can kick back

and relax or get involved in some fun activities.


Snorkelling, there are many beautiful snorkeling

points around Koh Rong and lots of fish to discover.

Kayak to Koh Toch, the island consists

only of a pagoda, a couple of monks

and a small walking track.

Go for a night swim with the glowing

plankton, perhaps one of the coolest

things to do on the Island.

Day 6 Day 7 Day 8

Saturday 23rd February - Koh Rong Island

Enjoy another full day on the

stunning Koh Rong Island.


Jungle trekking, from the main beach (Koh

Toch) trek for 50 minutes through the dense

jungle and emerge onto a pristine, endless

beach. 7km of pure white sand and crystal clear

waters, enjoy having almost the entire beach

to yourself to laze on for the rest of the day.

Ziplines and highropes, clamber among

the treetops on ropewalks, ziplines, and

other height-related obstacles.

Sunday 24th February - Koh Rong

Island / Phnom Penh

Enjoy your final day on Koh Rong island

before getting a ferry back to the

mainland (Sihanoukville), followed by a

four hour bus ride to Phnom Penh.

Phnom Penh, the biggest city in Cambodia and

also its wealthiest, is the cultural, commercial

and political centre of the country. The city offers

extensive cultural and historical attractions,

including temples, museums, the Royal Palace.

Phnom Penh also features good dining facilities

as well as a vibrant and varied nightlife.



Enjoy a cycle tour to see the city from a

street-level perspective and soak up the

real city vibe. Pass the post office and Van's

restaurant, both stunning colonial buildings,

go along the riverside road and take in the

atmospheric cafes that line the street.

The Royal Palace, is a complex of

buildings which serves as the royal

residence of the King of Cambodia.

Monday 25th February - Phnom Penh

Learn about the dark side of Cambodian history.


Visit Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21 Prison), the

notorious Khmer Rouge prison where thousands

of Cambodians perished. Tuol Sleng Genocide

Museum was formerly Tuol Svay Pray High School

before it was turned into an interrogation, torture

and execution centre by the Khmer Rouge regime.

The Killing fields, a number of sites in

Cambodia where collectively more than a

million people were killed and buried by the

Khmer Rouge regime, it is a bone-chilling

reminder of Cambodia’s tragic history.

Day 9 Day 10 Day 11

Tuesday 26th February - Phnom

Penh / Ho Chi Minh City

Bus ride with border crossing from Vietnam

to Cambodia, 6 hours and 30 minutes.

Many of the best attractions in Ho Chi Minh

(Saigon) centre around the events of 20th

century war and conquest. There are some truly

fascinating historical activities, from classic French

architecture to perfectly maintained American war

planes. Walking around Ho Chi Minh is like seeing

the past come to life with so many famous places

of interest scattered throughout the city. Of course,

as Vietnam’s biggest city and business capital,

times are changing and modern skyscrapers

are starting to punctuate the sky combining the

new and old in a uniquely Vietnamese way.


The War Remnants Museum, a sobering

and unforgettable museum which details

the effects of the 30 year long war

between America and Vietnam.

The Cu Chi tunnels, this marvellous tourist

attraction lets visitors experience what it

must have been like for soldiers who used

an extensive network of tunnels to move

around undetected by their enemies.

Wednesday 27th February - Ho Chi

Minh City / Mekong Delta

Day trip to Mekong Delta.

The Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam is

a vast maze of rivers, swamps and islands,

home to floating markets, Khmer pagodas

and villages surrounded by rice paddies.

Travel by private vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City

to Mekong Delta, 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Board a small boat and navigate through narrow

canals witnessing local living, villages, islands,

and markets, and visit traditional candy factories.

Stop to see cottage industries and their products

for which the area is famous for: delicious,

chewy coconut candy and rice cakes.

After enjoying a day in the Mekong Delta,

travel back to Ho Chi Minh City in time to

spend your evening around the city.

Thursday 28th February - Ho Chi Minh City

Enjoy another day exploring Ho Chi Minh City.

Board the overnight sleeper bus

of 9 hours to Nha Trang.

Day 12 Day 13 Day 14

Friday 1st March - Nha Trang

Arrive in Nha Trang in the morning.

Nha Trang attractions are set against a

stunning backdrop of white sandy beaches,

verdant mountains, and untouched islands.

Nha Trang is home to remnants of the Champa

Kingdom, Buddhist temples, and gothic-style

Catholic churches while natural hot springs,

salt fields, and unique waterfalls offer a myriad

of sightseeing and recreational activities.



Cycle the coastal route of Nha Trang, pass

beautiful beaches and friendly villages.

Po Nagar, a 3 story hilltop temple with 2 church

towers offering historical exhibits and photos.

Dam market, the cities main market, this

busy 3-story building is densely packed

with food & souvenir markets.

Long Son Pagoda, a modern Buddhist pagoda

featuring a large concrete Buddha statue

atop a hill, offering stunning city views.

Saturday 2nd March - Nha Trang

Enjoy a day to relax by the crystal-clear water

or continue exploring the city and its sites.


Vinpearl amusement park, situated on

an island across the bay from Nha Trang

beach is the large scale theme park.

Thap Ba hot springs, a great place to relax and

rejuvenate after a day of exploring Da Nang.

Board an overnight sleeper bus of 10

hours from Nha Trang to Da Nang.

Sunday 3rd March - Da Nang

Arrive in Da Nang in the morning.

You will be shown to your accommodation before

having a group meeting with your Location

Managers. The meeting will cover the semester

itinerary in detail and answer any questions.

You can then settle into your accommodation

and get to know Da Nang. The Location

Managers will organise various optional group

activities for you and other Global Grads to

get involved in during your time in Da Nang.

What To Do in Vietnam

The Marble Mountains:

A cluster of marble and limestone hills

just 7km from the city. The mountains

are full of caves, tunnels and Buddhist

shrines waiting to be explored!

Son Tra Peninsula:

A beautiful rainforest at a size of over 4000

hectares. Rent a scooter to ride along the

newly-built road and check out the nature

reserve, stop off to visit one of the most

important religious sights in the area.

Non Nuoc Beach:

When people think of Vietnam, surfing is

not something that immediately springs to

mind. But still, it is possible to go surfing in

Vietnam! There is a growing surf community

here who take advantage of the consistent

and fun beach breaks along My Khe Beach.

See the Dragon:

Da Nang is the most impressive at night.

One of the biggest attractions in the city

centre is the Dragon Bridge, which not only

is beautifully lit during the night, but also

spits fire every Saturday and Sunday at 9pm.

Da Nang, Vietnam

Week 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12

Week 8 begins Monday 4th March.

For the following five weeks you will enjoy living, studying

and travelling around Da Nang before departing to your

next location on the second Global Grad road trip.

Da Nang is one of the fastest growing cities in Vietnam,

conveniently located and rich with history and amazing

sites. With close proximity to the mountains, and long

stretches of beaches on either side of the city. The

city itself is a colorful burst of energy between its

fast modernisation and charms of the old town.

Da Nang Fact File

The currency used in Vietnam

is Vietnamese Dong.

£1 = 29854.34 Vietnamese

Dong (August 2018)

Average costs in Da Nang:

Accommodation - £5 to £7 per night

Beer (0.5L) - 0.82p

Dinner - £2.34

Coffee - 0.75p

Coca Cola (0.3L) - 0.38p


easy to access from Da Nang:

• Hoi An, Vietnam

• Nha Trang, Vietnam

• Hanoi, Vietnam

• Haikou, China

• Zhanjiang, China

• Vientiane, Laos

• Siem Reap, Cambodia

• Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Da Nang to Singapore

Day 1 Day 2

Travelling through Malaysia - Week 13 / 14

Before departing, a group meeting will be held

with your Location Managers in preparation for

the road trip. There will be the option for you to

send the belongings that you don’t want to take

on the road trip, these will get safely transported

to Singapore by our Global Grad Team. Your

belongings will be waiting for you on your arrival.

Monday 8th April - Bangkok

Take a short haul morning flight of 1 hour

and 45 minutes from Da Nang to Bangkok,

where your road trip will begin.



Khao San Road, the popular book ‘The Beach’

famously described Khao San Road as “the centre

of the backpacking universe”. Judging by the

truth-seeking travellers who converge here it’s

a phrase that sums it up pretty much perfectly.

Wat Arun, easily one of the most stunning temples

in Bangkok, not only because of its riverside

location, but also because the design is very

different to the other temples in Thailand.

Check out the cities Klongs by boat, this is a

fantastic way to get a glimpse into the timeless

charm of the city, as well as witnessing the

role Bangkok’s many waterways have played

in its past right up to the present day.

Tuesday 9th April - Bangkok / Surat Thani

Enjoy another day exploring the city of

Bangkok before boarding an overnight

sleeper train of 12 hours to Surat Thani.

Day 3 Day 4 Day 5

Wednesday 10th April - Surat Thani / Khao Sok

Once arriving in Surat Thani, you will

travel to lush Khao Sok National Park.

Khao Sok is a nature reserve in southern

Thailand containing dense virgin jungle,

towerlike limestone karst formations and the

man-made Cheow Lan Lake. It’s home to rare

species such as the giant parasitic Rafflesia

flower, hornbill birds, gibbons and tigers.

Spend your day exploring the national park.


River activities, jump in a canoe or a tube

and experience the jungle from this unique

perspective. You can see monkeys playing

in bamboos, brightly coloured kingfishers

and snakes snoozing in the trees above.

Hiking or swimming in Khao Sok National Park.

Day 4 - Thursday 11th April - Khao Sok / Koh Samui

You will get a morning bus back to

Surat Thani before taking a ferry to

the beautiful Koh Samui Island.

Koh Samui is Thailand’s second largest island

and one of the first Thai islands to be ‘discovered’

by international travellers. Koh Samui is known

for its palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves

and dense, mountainous rainforest. From the

crowded bars and restaurants of Chaweng to

beautiful, undeveloped beaches on the island’s

southern coastline, Koh Samui offers a range

of experiences. Spend your day exploring

Koh Samui beaches and vibrant nightlife.


The famous Big Buddha shrine, Samui’s most

well known landmark, the 12-metre high golden

Buddha can be seen from several kilometres away.

Ang Thong National Marine Park, a pristine

archipelago of 42 islands with towering

limestone mountains, thick jungle, white-

sand beaches, fertile mangroves, waterfalls

and hidden coves and lakes to explore.

Snorkelling and scuba diving, Koh Tao – meaning

‘Turtle Island’ – lives up to its name, being the

scuba diving destination of choice in Thailand.

Day 5 - Friday 12th April - Koh Samui

Enjoy another day to relax on the

beach and soak up the sun or explore

more of Koh Samui adventures.


Wat Plai Laem, located near the Big Buddha

in the north of the island, Wat Plai Laem is a

colourful and interesting Buddhist Temple.

Na Muang waterfalls, the two Na Muang waterfalls

are probably the most picturesque in Koh Samui.

The name Na Muang refers to the massive purple

rocks at the waterfalls, rocks and tree roots form

a natural staircase that leads to the base and

a large natural pool sits under the waterfall.

Fisherman’s Village Samui, a historical part

of Bophut, with rustic-style buildings housing

boutique stores, trendy restaurants and a small

selection of hotels lining the narrow Beach Road.

Day 6 Day 7 Day 8

Saturday 13th April - Koh Samui / George Town

You will get a ferry back to the mainland (Surat

Thani) and continue by bus to cross the border

into Malaysia and on to George Town, Penang,

the “Pearl of the Orient”. A 7 hour bus journey.

Penang is a state in northwest Malaysia with

the freshest aspects of modern culture as well

as an exceptional art scene and home to many

free-spirited carnivals, all fed by an infectious

local enthusiasm for Penang’s long history and

kaleidoscope of cultures. Every year, thousands

of visitors come here to experience the unique

cultural heritage and scenery. It is also a

very cosmopolitan city, perhaps the second

busiest in the country after Kuala Lumpur.


Embark on a culinary marathon, Penang

is consistently ranked as one of the best

food paradises in the world and it would

take a brave soul to argue against that.

Hop on a trishaw for a city tour, apart from

cars and buses, there are bicycles and…

trishaws. It’s a fun and traditional way to

get from point A to B in the city or simply

for a breezy tour around Georgetown.

Sunday 14th April - George Town

Enjoy another day exploring George Town, Penang.


Penang National Park, the smallest national

park in the world. That being said, its 2.5

hectare area contains a rich diversity of

habitats. You can find beautiful lakes, wetlands,

mangrove plantations, coral reefs and even

turtle nesting beaches at the stunning park.

In league with the likes of Miami and Berlin,

Penang is a recognized street art capital of the

world, making strolling through Georgetown’s

streets just a little bit more exciting.

End your day by watching the sunset at the

beach, pristine sandy beaches and array of water

activities keep visitors coming back for more.

Monday 15th April - George

Town / Chenderoh Lake

In the morning, you will take a 2 hour bus ride

from George Town to Chenderoh Lake.

The Chenderoh Lake is a natural lake in Kuala

Kangsar District, Perak, Malaysia. The lake

was built in the 1920s, during the colonial era

when intense development was happening

in Malaysia. The Chenderoh Dam generated

much-needed hydro-electric power to feed the

hungry town of Ipoh and its attendant tin mines.

You have the opportunity to enjoy some real

local living for the night, travel to a local island

homestay in the middle of the scenic lake. Spend

the evening connecting with the locals and taking

in the beautiful scenery. This is a great experience!

Day 9 Day 10 Day 11

Tuesday 16th April - Chenderoh

Lake / Cameron Highlands

From Chenderoh Lake you will take a 3 hour

bus ride to arrive in Cameron Highlands.

Cameron Highlands is the most popular of the

highland retreats in Malaysia. Located at almost

2,000 meters at its highest point. During the

colonial era, the British grew tea on the rich fertile

mountain slopes, a practice continued today by

locals. Since then, it has become the biggest tea

exporter in Malaysia along with a constant supply

of vegetables to the country and Singapore.


Be dazzled by green at a tea plantation, as well

as being able to marvel at the views, most offer

tea tasting opportunities and the chance to learn

more about the local tea-growing industry.

The higher elevations and cooler temperatures

of Cameron Highlands make it relatively

easy for farmers to grow strawberries.

Indeed, it’s the only place around Malaysia

where strawberries are grown.

Camping, a popular Cameron Highlands

activity so you’ll find plenty of travellers

pitching tents along the main range after a

strenuous hike to enjoy the cool mountain air.

Wednesday 17th April - Cameron

Highlands / Kuala Lumpur

You will take a 3 hour bus ride to Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia, its a very

diverse area that includes Tamil, Chinese, Malay,

and indigenous inhabitants. A city packed with

historic monuments, steel-clad skyscrapers,

lush parks, mega sized shopping malls, bustling

street markets and lively nightspots.


The Petronas twin towers, one of the most iconic

sights in the world. Visitors flock here to walk

over the sky bridge that joins the two towers

together, you can admire the breathtaking views

that stretch across the city of Kuala Lumpur.

The Central Market, includes different sections

to reflect the various influences and ethnic

backgrounds present in Malaysia such as

Malay, Indian, and Chinese areas selling local

products like souvenirs and arts and crafts.

Thursday 18th April - Kuala Lumpur

Enjoy another day exploring Kuala Lumpur.


Sri Mahamariamman Temple, famous for

being the oldest Hindu temple in all of Kuala

Lumpur. This temple is well worth a visit for

those wanting to learn about the diverse

cultures and religions that make up this city.

Easily spotted down below from the Petronas

Towers Sky Bridge, no trip to Kuala Lumpur is

complete without a visit to KL Park, a specially

designed area of Kuala Lumpur that provides

the city with some much needed green space.

Day 12 Day 13 Day 14

Friday 19th April - Kuala Lumpur / Melaka

From Kuala Lumpur you will take

a 2 hour bus to Melaka.

Melaka, a quaint coastal city with an abundance

of breathtaking sights and rich heritage. Rich

with heritage buildings, ancient landmarks and

colonial structures. It was here that colonial

forces first made contact with Malaysia,

which eventually shaped the country into its

current economic and political system.


Jonker Walk is best visited during the

weekends as it is a commonly known fact

that visitors worldwide flock to this particular

street in Melaka for its vibrant night market.

Christ Church was built by the Dutch when

they took possession of Melaka from the

Portuguese and today, it stands as one

of Melaka’s most defining structures.

Saturday 20th April - Melaka

Enjoy another day exploring Melaka.


Chinatown, one of those places where

every day you find something new and

interesting. It can be a unique cafe or

restaurant, a temple or quaint boutique.

Visit Melaka’s floating gold domed mosque, it

is especially beautiful when the sun is rising

or setting. The mosque’s grand archways

are panelled with stained glass. When

water levels are high, it appears to float.

Sunday 21st April - Melaka / Singapore

Board a morning bus of 3 hours that will take

you across the border into Singapore.

Arrive in Singapore early afternoon.

You will be shown to your accommodation before

having a group meeting with your Location

Managers. The meeting will cover the semester

itinerary in detail and answer any questions.

You can then settle into your accommodation

and get to know Singapore. The Location

Managers will organise various optional group

activities for you and the other Global Grads to

get involved in during your time in Singapore.

What To Do in Singapore

Marina Bay:

Singapore’s famed Marina Bay is the place

to go to see the city’s most spectacular

things to do. With the fast development

of this cosmopolitan city-state, the

whole Marina Bay area has undergone

a transformation of epic proportions.

Clarke Quay:

This delightful riverside development is

packed full of bustling bars and restaurants,

boutique shops and pumping nightclubs,

attracting a steady stream of tourists

alongside Singapore’s party animals.

Gardens by the Bay:

Gardens by the Bay is a huge, colourful,

futuristic park in the bay area of Singapore;

and has been crowned World Building of the

year at the world Architecture Festival 2012.

Sentosa:

Sentosa is a purpose built island off the

southern tip of Singapore which was

built with leisure and relaxation in mind.

A collection of beaches, theme parks,

golf, shopping, dining and more are all

available on this strip of reclaimed land

that can be reached by road or cable car.

Singapore

Weeks 15 / 16 / 17 / 18

Week 15 begins Monday 22nd April.

For the following four weeks you will enjoy living,

studying and travelling around Singapore before

completing your first Global Grad semester.

Singapore, an island city-state off Southern Malaysia.

Capitalising on its melting pot of cultures, Singapore is

fast becoming one of Asia’s hit-list destinations. There’s

a lot to do here from incredible tropical parks by the

Malaysian border, delicious and cheap Chinese and Indian

food, shopping, fun theme parks and beautiful beaches.

Singapore Fact File

The currency used in Singapore

is Singapore Dollars.

£1 = 1.78 Singapore Dollar (August 2018)

Average costs in Singapore:

Accommodation - £12 to £18

Beer (0.5L) - £6.84

Dinner - £4.56

Coffee - £3.09

Coca Cola - 0.77p


easy to access from Singapore:

• Johor Bahru, Malaysia

• Malacca, Malaysia

• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Penang, Malaysia

• Pekanbaru Sumatra, Indonesia

• Jakarta, Indonesia

• Ko Lipe, Thailand

• Ko Lanta, Thailand

Monday 21st May.

Sadly the first Global Grad semester comes to an end after 18

amazing weeks of getting to know this fascinating part of the world.

Your Location Managers will ensure you get to the airport

safely before you board your flight back to the UK. It is your

responsibility to arrive safely back in the UK as there won’t

be a Global Grad staff member on your returning flight.

We hope you enjoyed South-East Asia and hope to see you

next time on the second Global Grad semester where you

can let Europe take you on your educational journey.

The Semester End

Contact

Email – [email protected]

Website – www.globalgrad.com

Telephone – 01636 894210 / Whatsapp - 07843 475641

Global Grad Limited

Millennium Green Business Centre

Rio Drive, Collingham

Newark, Notts NG23 7NB, UK

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