PGD 9758

It's time to bid farewell to the car that has been my side for almost 7 years. That's all the way from college days until today!

You've been around for 12 years but you were officially mine only from January 2010.
Thank you for giving me minimal worries whenever I drive you around.
Thank you air-cond for not breaking down even after 12 years despite everyone says Perodua's aircond is problematic after 5-7 years.
Thank you for bringing me around and helping me create wonderful memories and adventures with my family and friends.
Thank you for keeping me safe in the crazy town of Penang drivers!

Hope you'll be in good hands! Adios! =)

My 1-month USA Trip Itinerary 2016

Day 0 - Penang to Kuala Lumpur
- Travelling day

Day 1 - Kuala Lumpur to Los Angeles
- Arrived in LA (Jetlag)

Day 2 - Los Angeles
- Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes Tour 
- Walking around Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Madame Tussauds
- Hollywood Movie Star Homes Tours 

Day 3 - Los Angeles
- Universal Studios Hollywood

Day 4 - Los Angeles
- Warner Bros Studio Tour
- The Ellen Degeneres Show Taping (full details here)
- LACMA & Drive around LA nightview (thanks to a friend!)

Day 5 - Los Angeles
- Santa Monica Beach
- Meet up with Tour group in the evening

Day 6 - Tour (Los Angeles to San Francisco)
- Santa Barbara
- 17-Miles Drive in Monterey (Pebble Beach, Bird Rock)

Day 7 - Tour (San Francisco)
- Stanford University
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Lombard Street
- Fisherman's Wharf
- St. Mary's Cathedral
- Twin Peaks
- Public Library
- City Hall 

Day 8 - Tour (San Francisco to Los Angeles)
- Yosemite National Park
     ~ El Capitan
     ~ Yosemite Falls
     ~ Tunnel View
- Travel back to LA (afternoon)

Day 9 - Tour (Los Angeles to Las Vegas)
- Travel to Las Vegas (morning)
- Walk along The Strip
     ~ Fremont Street aka Old Vegas
     ~ Volcano eruption @ The Mirage
     ~ Fountain show @ Bellagio
     ~ High Roller Ferris Wheel

Day 10 - Tour (Las Vegas)
- Grand Canyon West Rim
- Hoover Dam
- The Venetian
- Le Rêve - The Dream Show @ Wynn

Day 11 - Tour (Las Vegas to Los Angeles to Chicago)
- Ethel M Chocolate Factory & Botanical Cactus Gardens
- Tanger Outlet Center
- Travelling back to LA (morning)
- Travel to Chicago by flight (evening)

Day 12 - Chicago
- Navy Pier
- Sunset cruise by Mystic Blue

Day 13 - Chicago
- Millennium Park
- Cloud Gate aka The Bean
- Crown Fountain
- Buckingham Fountain
- Tribune Tower
- The Magnificent Mile
- Water Tower Place
- Deep Dish Pizza @ Giordano's
- The Chicago Theatre

Day 14 - Chicago

- Friend's wedding preparation & rehearsals

Day 15 - Chicago
- Friend's wedding day!

Day 16 - Chicago 
- Skydiving @ Midwest, Wisconsin (failed due to cloudy day)

Day 17 - Chicago
- Skydeck, Willis Tower
- Chicago Riverwalk

Day 18 - Chicago to Orlando
- Travelling day (noon)

Day 19 - Orlando
- Universal Studios Florida & Islands of Adventure

Day 20 - Orlando
- Disney's Epcot

Day 21 - Orlando
- Disney's Magic Kingdom

Day 22 - Orlando
- Disney's Hollywood Studios

Day 23 - Orlando
- Disney's Animal Kingdom

Day 24 - Orlando to Miami
- Travel to Miami by car
- South Beach
- Miami Beach

Day 25 - Miami to Chicago
- Miracle Marketplace (due to rainy day!)
- Travel to Chicago by flight (evening)

Day 26 - Chicago
- Skydiving @ Midwest, Wisconsin (failed due to rainy day)
- Shopping in Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlet

Day 27 - Chicago to Kuala Lumpur
- Travelling day

Day 28 - Chicago to Kuala Lumpur
- Travelling day

Day 29 - Kuala Lumpur to Penang
- Home Sweet Home


Accomodation (per pax)
Los Angeles - 4 pax for 4 nights - via Airbnb - Kahn's apartment here : RM 548.00
Chicago - 9 pax for 6 nights - via HomeAway - Apartment here : USD192.81
Orlando - 8 pax for 4 nights - via Airbnb - Sandra's apartment here : RM 232.25
Miami - 6 pax for 1 night - via Airbnb - Sarah's apartment here : RM 75.67


Flights (per pax)
1) Kuala Lumpur ~ Los Angeles & Chicago ~ Kuala Lumpur : RM 4,033.90 (inclusive luggage 30kg to US and 23kgX2 from US)
     United via Expedia  : KLIA~Narita~LAX & O'Hare~HKIA~KLIA
2) Los Angeles ~ Chicago : SGD 191.70 (additional USD25 per 23kg luggage)
     United : LAX~O'Hare
3) Chicago ~ Orlando : USD118.98 (inclusive 23kg X 2 luggage)
     Southwest : Midway~Orlando 
4) Miami ~ Chicago : USD73.09 (additional USD30 per 23kg luggage)
     Spirit : Fort Lauderdale~O'Hare


Other purchases before trip (per pax)

1) 3 Days LA Pass : USD189.05
     ~ Hollywood Behind-the-Scenes Tour
     ~ Hollywood Movie Star Homes Tour 
     ~ Universal Studios Hollywood entrance tickets
     ~ Warner Bros Studio Tour

2) Take Tours : 7 days San Francisco & Las Vegas Tour : USD 477.00 + optional USD 165.00
     ~ Basic : USD 276.00
     ~ Grand Canyon West Rim : USD 90.00
     ~ SFO extensive tour & entrance fees (compulsory) : USD 55.00
     ~ Tips (compulsory) : USD 56.00
     ~ Le Rêve - The Dream Show (Optional) : USD 165.00

3) Mystic Blue Sunset Cruise @ Navy Pier : USD 89.11

4) Skydive Midwest : USD 285.00
     ~ Tandem Skydiving : USD 159.00
     ~ Video & Camera Package : USD 126.00

5) 1 Day Park-to-park Universal Studios Florida : USD 165.08
     ~ Universal Studios Orlando entrance tickets
     ~ Islands of Adventure entrance tickets

6) Disney World : USD 410.81
     ~ 4 Day ticket with admissions to 1 park per day
     ~ 1 Night Accomodation in Disney All-Star Sports Resort

7) Dodge Grand Car Rental : approx USD 50.00 
     ~ 1 week car rental 
     ~ Pick-up @ Orlando International Airport, Drop-off @ Fort Lauderdale International Airport

8) US Visa Application : RM 688.00


Blogpost
Part 1 - City of Angels - Los Angeles
Part 2 - Fog City - San Francisco
Part 3 - Sin City - Las Vegas (with Grand Canyon West Rim & Hoover Dam)
Part 4 - Windy City - Chicago
Part 5 - Sunshine State - Florida