Destination: Malaysia

Lost in Kuala Lumpur

Sun, 21 May 2017 | By journeyjane | Views [463]

21/05/217 - 24/05/2017 Kuala Lumpur KL, as it is referred to, had a few gems although I wouldn't recommend too much time here as transit is difficult and the lack of sidewalks limits walking as well. The first day I walked to the Petronas ... Read more >

What no postcard?

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 | By dawnandmark | Views [425] | Comments [1]

Really sorry  i haven't  sent a postcard. I haven't  seen any for sale anywhere  since we left Kuala Lumpur  22 days ago! So here it is: hiya, having a fabulous  time in Malaysia. The food has been the best ever and the ... Read more >

Photos: Sibu Puala

Sun, 26 Mar 2017 | By dawnandmark | Photo Gallery

Sibu Puala

Sun, 26 Mar 2017 | By dawnandmark | Views [376]

Very near the end of our holiday now so planned in a couple of days beach time. Stayed on the small island of Sibu in a chalet overlooking the beach. Really beautiful. I can see the sea from my bed!! Went snorkelling over a beautiful coral reef and saw ... Read more >

Photos: Melaka

Sun, 26 Mar 2017 | By dawnandmark | Photo Gallery

Melaka

Sun, 26 Mar 2017 | By dawnandmark | Views [418]

Good drive to Melaka, not so crazy! Melaka is a historic city which was occupied by the Dutch, then Portuguese and the British before it finally got freedom! Interesting mix of architecture and unusually for Malaysia a canal through the centre of the ... Read more >

Photos: Taman Negara

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 | By dawnandmark | Photo Gallery

Taman Negara

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 | By dawnandmark | Views [450] | Comments [4]

Taman Negara is the most famous national park in Malaysia and the top place to visit. Our resort is accessed by a boat ride across the river and is next door to park HQ and all the trails. Really beautiful place on the doorstep of the jungle. Great accommodation ... Read more >

Photos: East Coast

Sat, 18 Mar 2017 | By dawnandmark | Photo Gallery

East Coast

Sat, 18 Mar 2017 | By dawnandmark | Views [401] | Comments [3]

Spent the last few days travelling down the east coast. Stayed at Kuala Terrenganu first night which was surprisingly nice. Only really stopped to break up a long drive but the hotel was really nice overlooking the river and the floating mosque. Quaint ... Read more >

Photos: Royal Bellum

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 | By dawnandmark | Photo Gallery

Royal Bellum State Park

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 | By dawnandmark | Views [485] | Comments [2]

Arrived at the national park after driving for miles through forest and hills. Belum is in the north close to the Thai border and it is a large area of virgin rainforest untouched for 130 million years -apart from the one road that cuts along the edge ... Read more >

Photos: Langkawi

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 | By dawnandmark | Photo Gallery

Langkawi

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 | By dawnandmark | Views [615]

Sailed on the ferry across to the island of Langkawi. This is one of the main beach holiday resorts in Malaysia. Really nice hotel with room overlooking the sea and palm fringed beach about ten minutes away. The beach front is really idyllic but the ... Read more >

Photos: Georgetown, Penang

Sat, 11 Mar 2017 | By dawnandmark | Photo Gallery