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Malaysia is one of the most pleasant, hassle-free countries to visit in southeast Asia. It's buoyant and wealthy, and has moved towards a pluralist culture based on a vibrant and interesting fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous cultures and customs.
Malaysia's love of Western-style industrialisation is abundantly clear in its big cities. Aside from the gleaming glass towers of the 21st Century, though, Malaysia boasts some of the most superb beaches, mountains and national parks in Asia.
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Sat, 5 May 2012 | By macedonboy | Photo Gallery
Georgetown and Malacca
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Fri, 4 May 2012 | By macedonboy | Views [44]
The morning is a bit hectic as I don't have an advance ticket to Penang and didn't set the alarm clock. It's 9.30 before I get to main bus station in Alor Setar and felt fortunate to be ushered onto the bus to Penang just as it was literally leaving.... Read more >
Wed, 2 May 2012 | By macedonboy | Photo Gallery
Alor Setar
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Wed, 2 May 2012 | By macedonboy | Views [34]
Alor Setar in the northern state of Kedah. The place sounded marginally more interesting than Ipoh and I figure I might as well have a look while in the country. At least I can claim to have done a full tour of the peninsular. The place is easy enough ... Read more >
Tue, 1 May 2012 | By macedonboy | Views [28]
Ipoh, the state capital of Perak. Even the brochures from the tourist office struggle to make this place sound exciting. I figure I'll pay a one day visit anyway, which would be enough time to see what's on offer. It also has the advantage of breaking ... Read more >
Tue, 1 May 2012 | By macedonboy | Photo Gallery
Ipoh
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Mon, 30 Apr 2012 | By macedonboy | Photo Gallery
Taman Negara
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Mon, 30 Apr 2012 | By macedonboy | Views [31]
I'd arranged a trip to Tamen Negara National Park through a travel agent in Kuala Lumpur for a not unreasonable RM840 (about 170) for 2 nights and 3 days. Tamen Negara means literally "National Park" in Malay and is a protected rainforest ... Read more >
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 | By macedonboy | Views [76]
I flew in from Hong Kong and an uneventful 4 hour flight later, I'm in Kuala Lumpur. This place is $%^& humid. Rather than take a taxi to my hotel, I wanted to try out the KL Ekpres train from the airport into the city. The system is nearly 10 ... Read more >
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 | By macedonboy | Photo Gallery
Kuala Lumpur
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Tue, 10 Apr 2012 | By terrihorner | Views [63] | Comments [1]
On our day to get to Penang we awoke to heavy rain that luckily eased by the time we left. Decided to take a taxi to Sentral train ststion instead of getting us and our luggage wet (the days of roughing it are slowly disappearing). Decided to try the ... Read more >
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 | By terrihorner | Views [52]
At 9am we took the Hope on Hop Off bus from Chinatown. Kids very excited while Mum and I looking forward to an easier day on our legs using the bus to get around instead of our own steam. We chose to stop at and explore: Muzeum Negara (The National ... Read more >
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 | By terrihorner | Views [47]
woke at 3am (my regular 5am in Australia - hope this stops soon!) Used the time to plan our days here All ready to leave at 8am having forgotten that most places don't open until 10am. Walked to: clock tower in Masjid India, the old market square ... Read more >
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 | By terrihorner | Views [56]
up by 6am to get courtesy car to aiport met by large cues as computers (Air Asia, not Qantas) down plane late at leaving due to this and slightly late (and sticky and chaotic)arrival in Malaysia Took Star Shuttle bus to Pudu Raya depot in China town ... Read more >
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 | By terrihorner | Views [96]
Yhe poor kids - they were picked up towards the end of their swimming carnival - Nim tired and ready to go, Asher grumpy that he couldn't stay and get his house more points in the last three races. What child would rather swim than miss their transport ... Read more >
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