Destination: Malaysia

The dirty one near the drain

Wed, 4 Jul 2012 | By hanna | Views [2242] | Comments [1]

When we travel we always get recommendations of things to do and see,  none more so than what and where we must eat. But when you travel specifically to eat, that’s when people sit you down make you take out your notebook and write down where ... Read more >

Photos: Steve's Mum and Dad Visit Malaysia (again!)

Tue, 3 Jul 2012 | By steve_and_emma | Photo Gallery

Photos: Malaysia

Mon, 2 Jul 2012 | By hanna | Photo Gallery

My holy trinity

Mon, 2 Jul 2012 | By hanna | Views [1832]

The final part of my journey is about something vitally important to me. No matter where in the world I go, I do it at least three times a day, sometimes more. It is probably one of my favourite things to do when travelling and at home. When I am ... Read more >

Singapore and trip to Tioman Island

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 | By jomppa_and_miki | Views [1310] | Comments [1]

We arrived to Singapore on Thursday 14th as the plan was. Flights were operated through Qantas, but the first flight however was operated via Air Lingus. (Dublin-Frankfurt). From Frankfurt we connected with Qantas to Singapore. It was a bit shocking ... Read more >

Tags: beach, malaysia, singapore, snorkeling, tioman island

Photos: Hello Kuala Lumpur

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 | By ziahmuharam | Photo Gallery

Our last day

Fri, 8 Jun 2012 | By jaynem | Views [760]

Our last day in KL and its Liz's birthday. We sang happy birthday when she got in the lift and a Japanese lady asked us in English what language we were using. I didn't think our singing was that bad, she understood us talking and wished Liz happy ... Read more >

Pewter, Batik and Caves

Fri, 8 Jun 2012 | By jaynem | Views [1300]

Today we are doing a half day tour to the Selangor Pewter factory, a Batik Factory and the Batu caves. The bus picked us up at 9am and it was our driver from Sunday,   Gopie, he spent 12 months in Melbourne at Holmesglen TAFE doing a Hospitality course ... Read more >

Shopping around in KL

Fri, 8 Jun 2012 | By jaynem | Views [540]

Michael has not feeling well at all the last couple of days, so he and Liz decided to stay at the hotel for the day while the rest of us went shopping. We caught a teksi to the KLCC which is the largest and flashest shopping centre in KL , which is ... Read more >

Tour to Malacca

Fri, 8 Jun 2012 | By jaynem | Views [622]

Today we did a tour that went down to Melaka or sometimes spelt Malakka. What is really funny here is the spelling, much easier than in PNG. Restaurant is spelt restaron, bus is spelt bas, taxi is spelt teksi and of course there are McDonalds, Pizza ... Read more >

Photos: Georgetown and Malacca

Sat, 5 May 2012 | By macedonboy | Photo Gallery

Georgetown

Fri, 4 May 2012 | By macedonboy | Views [1065]

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 >

Tags: ferry, malaysia georgetown, photo, unesco

Photos: Alor Setar

Wed, 2 May 2012 | By macedonboy | Photo Gallery

Alor Setar

Wed, 2 May 2012 | By macedonboy | Views [1400]

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 >

Tags: alor setar, kedah, malaysia, mosque

Photos: Ipoh

Tue, 1 May 2012 | By macedonboy | Photo Gallery