Early Start & Smooth Checkout
We’re going home — back to Kuala Lumpur for a good few days. Awake since 6:00am, we had little packing left to do since most of it was settled the night before. Even our entire Makro haul from Hat Yai was already safely stored in BiBi.
At 6:45am, we left the room that had been our home for twelve days. Check out at the front desk was quick and easy — a signature, a smile — and I headed down to the basement to bring BiBi up to the lobby, where Cat waited with our yellow submarines. We loaded them into the boot and began the journey south.
Southbound at Sunrise
We departed Grand Alora Hotel at 7:00am. The sky was bright, the roads around the hotel quiet, and traffic leaving Alor Setar was light. We slipped into a calm, steady pace as we joined the highway, the morning air cool and the horizon clear.
Breakfast at Gunung Semanggol
By 8:30am, we reached Gunung Semanggol R&R Southbound. The stop felt peaceful — cool air, weekend travellers, and a gentle morning buzz. We stretched our legs and enjoyed a simple breakfast of Nasi Lemak packets, Iced Nescafe, and Iced Milk Tea for RM11.50 (≈ USD3/EUR2).
Before getting back into BiBi, we picked up six curry puffs from a nearby stall for RM12.00 (≈ USD/EUR3) — a little treat for later in the drive.
Smooth Rhythm Down the Highway
Back on the road, the drive stayed easy. The sun was gentle, and the scenery shifted between small towns, green stretches, and long straight highway sections. Traffic remained light, and we kept a relaxed, steady rhythm all the way south.
Quick Stop at Ladang Bikam
At 10:30am, we made a short potty break at Ladang Bikam Lay by Southbound. It was an in and out stop — stretch, restroom, and back on the highway without delay.
Final Stretch Into Kuala Lumpur
As we approached Kuala Lumpur, traffic grew busier but stayed manageable. Familiar landmarks appeared, signalling the end of the long northern run. By late morning, we were rolling into Menara City One Condominium, completing a smooth, well timed journey with just two easy pitstops along the way.
Closing Chapter & A New Adventure Ahead
Thus ended our twelve days in Alor Setar, beautifully sandwiched around a lively weekend escapade to Hat Yai. A mix of work, travel, food, and long drives — all wrapped up in one satisfying northern chapter.
And now, the excitement builds.
Next, we’ll be visiting our sixth ASEAN country — a brand new destination, a brand new adventure. The exhilaration of stepping into unfamiliar streets, tasting new flavours, and discovering a new culture is already buzzing in our veins.
Stay tuned for the next series of videos as we explore a new country with fresh eyes and full hearts!
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