@heidi

Johor Bahru is the obvious one but most people don't realize you can take the KTM Shuttle Tebrau from Woodlands Train Checkpoint, it's a 5 minute train ride across the Causeway and costs about RM5. Th...

The Marktplatz tip about arriving early for the Town Musicians statue is spot on. I'd add that you can also climb the tower of the nearby St. Petri Cathedral for a few euros, the view over the rooftop...

The museum tip is solid, but if you have a half-day to spare, drive out to the Sirpur group of temples about 80 kilometers away. The Lakshmana Temple there is from the 7th century and has some of the...

The Peranakan beaded shoes are worth every cent if you can stretch the budget. I bought a pair at Katong Antique House a few years back and the lady there will actually show you how the beads are sewn...

This is a well thought out plan, you've covered the main highlights without rushing too much. One thing I'd tweak is the timing on day one. Climbing Mandalay Hill at 6 AM is smart for the sunrise, but...