Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
EATING PRICE RANGES
The following price ranges are for the cheapest non-vegetarian main dish on the menu, plus a starter and a drink.
Sabah & Sarawak Brunei
Kalimantan
$
less than RM10
less than B$6 less than 50,000Rp
$$
RM10- 50
B$6- 16
50,000-200,000Rp
$$$
more than RM50
more than B$16more than 200,000Rp
Gay & Lesbian Travellers
» Malaysia is by and large a socially conservative society and 'out' behaviour is looked
upon disapprovingly; we strongly suggest discretion. According to the Australian govern-
ment website
www.smartraveller.gov.au
, 'homosexual acts between males are illegal and
penalties include corporal punishment and long prison sentences. Homosexual acts
between women may be considered an “act of gross indecency with another” and penal-
ties include imprisonment'.
» Brunei, a devoutly Muslim country, has an even sterner outlook. According to
www.smartraveller.gov.au
, 'consensual homosexual acts between adults (of either sex) are
illegal and penalties include prison sentences'.
» Homosexuality is not illegal in Indonesia but Kalimantan is fairly conservative in these
matters, so obviously 'out' behaviour is a very bad idea.
Insurance
» Do not travel without travel insurance. Before you buy a policy, check the fine print to
see if it excludes 'risky' activities, such as scuba diving, mountain climbing or caving. If
you'd like to do overnight trekking or visit remote areas, such as Sabah's Maliau Basin
Conservation Area, make sure your plan covers emergency helicopter evacuation.
» Worldwide travel insurance is available at
www.lonelyplanet.com/travel_services
. You
can buy, extend and claim online anytime - even if you're already on the road.
