First of all, we Malaysians should know that there are about 50 countries located in Europe itself. And out of those 50 countries, 26 of the countries are known as Schengen Area.
The good thing about these Schengen Area is that we Malaysians are allowed to enter any of the 26 countries without visa and passport inspections. In other words, its similar like you travelling to other states in Malaysia.
Schengen Area – List of Countries
- Austria
- Belgium
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
However, to enter one of the Schengen Area, you will at least need to enter through United Kingdom which will require your Malaysian passport. On the bright side, you don’t need a visa. By following the tips below, you will very likely travel around Europe without putting a burden on your bank account.
1. Plan on which countries you would like to visit
Some of the most popular destinations/cities that people travel to are Paris which is located in France, London in England, Brussel in Belgium, Amsterdam in Holland and Frankfurt in Germany.
Once you have planned on where you are going, the next tip is….
2. Who are you going with?
Travelling is certainly not for everyone. If the person you are about to travel with loves shopping, then we are sure RM5,800 is not enough. So its best the people you choose to travel with are okay with NOT shopping and okay with staying in a hostel or home-stay.
The best number of people to travel with is either 2 or 4 as its easier to rent a hostel, apartment or a home-stay.
3. Transportation
When it comes to transportation, there are about 4 types you can choose from and they are bus, train, flight and renting a car. Travelling using a flight or a train is