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In Which Our Hero Wets Himself, Repeatedly.
Blog: ally - 19 November 2009
The theme of day one in KL was damp – from the slightly sticky sweet smell of the tropics as I entered the terminal, to the perspiration as I dragged my luggage to the hotel, to the down pour in the afternoon in which I managed to get drenched, to the enourmous shower-head in the [...]
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The Ferry Ride from Hell
Blog: The Fashionate Traveller - 17 November 2009
Oh my. I've regretted a few decisions on my holiday so far, but getting the ferry to Penang from Langkawi instead of flying was a DOOZIE! I'd gone on a snorkelling tour the day before at Pulau Payar, an hour away, and since this formed the first part of the ferry ride...well, I'd already done it. Had a lovely boatride the day before. Calm blue ocean and all that.
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Melaka, Malaysia
Blog: Patrick and Katrina do the Globe - 17 November 2009
In Melaka we finally found the quaint, charming southeast Asian town we'd been looking for. The streets were full of colonial character, with narrow alleys and colorful shutters on the aging mansions and clan houses.
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Blog: Patrick and Katrina do the Globe - 15 November 2009
It was a stomach-turning, Malaysian pop music-filled, four-hour van ride down from the Cameron Highlands and we were greeted by a steamy day in Kuala Lumpur. First we settled in to our delightfully airconditioned room at the Mayview Glory.
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It’s a long, long way to Kuala Lumpur…
Blog: ally - 15 November 2009
AKA: AirAsia Ouch! Flight from Melbourne to KL on AirAsia X was not nearly as horrible as I feared but no better than I expected. Check-in was again a breeze. Flight left twenty minutes late, but landed twenty minutes early. Seats cramped, but a bigger issue I found was the lack of legroom meant I couldn’t [...]
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In Malaysia: Rethinking Trash
Blog: Jamón, jamón: Alice's Gastronomic Adventures - 14 November 2009
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Wi-fi-less in Langkawi
Blog: The Fashionate Traveller - 14 November 2009
It's funny how just one or 2 little things can change the way you feel about a situation. Take Langkawi, fr'instance.
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Penang - The Big Three
Blog: Street Foodie - 14 November 2009
On my third day in Penang, I decided to make an all out assault on the Big 3 - the three dishes identified by Penang expert Rasa Malaysia as the essential tastes of Penang. Along with Robyn Eckhardt at EatingAsia, her writing was one of the main reasons I came to Penang in the first place. So, rather than pitch up to any old stall and try my luck, I decided to follow Rasa's specific recommendations and get my map out for a bit of a treasure hunt.
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Penang – The Big Three
Blog: Street Foodie - 14 November 2009
On my third day in Penang, I decided to make an all out assault on the Big 3 – the three dishes identified by Penang expert Rasa Malaysia as the essential tastes of Penang. Along with Robyn Eckhardt at EatingAsia, her writing was one of the main reasons I came to Penang in the first [...]
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Adventures in Shopping; Malls in KL; Gothic lolita shop "i-socks"
Blog: The Fashionate Traveller - 13 November 2009
It was a very hot sunny day (hooray!) when I set off up Jalan Pudu and Jalan Imbi to go visit the Berjaya Times Square. On the way there was a group of Malay women in exotic colours that I quickly snapped (but not without one's husband spotting me - SNAP!)
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Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
Blog: Patrick and Katrina do the Globe - 12 November 2009
Imagine a Boston summer day. Then imagine donning a winter coat and jeans and going for a one mile jog along the Esplanade. Follow that up with pouring a bucket of warm maple syrup over your head and then hopping on a jam packed green line train only to get stuck between Arlington and Copley. That would be about half as hot, sticky, and uncomfortable as walking outside for five minutes in Malaysia. Ok, maybe that is a little bit of an exaggeration, but there is a reason that cool mountain retreats are much appreciated in this country a few degrees north of the equator.
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Penang, Malaysia
Blog: Patrick and Katrina do the Globe - 10 November 2009
After a week and a half of rest and relaxation on Thailand's beaches, we were ready to pack away our swim trunks for a bit and put our sightseeing pants back on. Our first attempt was to visit a "typical" Thai town on our way south.
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Tune Hotels Review – Accommodation Like A Low Cost Airline
Blog: The Travel Tart - Offbeat Tales From A Travel Addict - 4 November 2009
Have you ever turned up to an airport at midnight, dreading the prospect of haggling with a taxi driver that may take you on a special 100 buck early morning scenic tour? Or, if you want to avoid that, mortgaging your house to pay for the convenience of an overpriced room at an expensive hotel chain [...]Tune Hotels Review – Accommodation Like A Low Cost Airline is a post from: Funny Travel, Offbeat Travel, Weird Travel - The Travel Tart
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Destination Asia: So Many Questions
Blog: GoBackpacking - 29 October 2009
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Plane views: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Blog: velvet escape's blog - 29 October 2009
Kota Kinabalu is the capital of the Malaysian state of Sabah which occupies the northern corner of the island of Borneo. ‘KK’, as the city is locally known, has arguably one of the most beautiful locations of any city in Malaysia. It faces the gorgeous emerald-coloured South China Sea while its harbour is protected by [...]
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Mabul Island, Malaysia: Lost in Translation?
Blog: Jamón, jamón: Alice's Gastronomic Adventures - 26 October 2009
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Visit to Kukup Fish Farm
Blog: PassportChop.com Travel Blog - Reviews, Travel Experiences - 16 October 2009
The 2D1N Kukup package includes a guided tour of a local fish farm.
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Slideshow: The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
Blog: To China... and Beyond! - 16 October 2009
In the late 1860s, a poor teenager from Guangdong Province named Cheong Fatt Tze fled the Opium Wars and escaped to Dutch-controlled Jakarta, then called Batavia. From his beginnings in a sundries shop, he grew into the head of a major trading company with stores across southeast Asia. One of those stores was in Penang, [...]
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Top 10 Travel and Adventure Favorites from Abroad
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 16 October 2009
Six months ago, we decided to work diligently on our blog. It has been an amazing experience writing daily posts and it has made us reflect on our past travels. In a few short weeks, we will be making new memories, but for now we would like to share some of our Favorite things that we have encountered in our travels. We were brainstorming about moments that have stood out over the years and here is our list of Favorites from abroad.
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Exploring Kukup Fishing Village and School on Stilts
Blog: PassportChop.com Travel Blog - Reviews, Travel Experiences - 15 October 2009
If you are tired from a whole-day mahjong and KTV session at Kukup, take a breather by roaming around the villages and see how the locals live in these interesting house on stilts. You might find some of the ingredients e.g.
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Shop till you drop in Kuala Lumpur
Blog: velvet escape's blog - 12 October 2009
Malaysians love to shop. I believe the favourite national pastime in the weekends is strolling through one of the many shopping malls. For the locals, it’s a family-outing or a way of spending time with friends. It’s also a great opportunity to people-watch or escape the scorching tropical heat outside! For tourists, Kuala Lumpur is [...]
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Water World
Blog: Timothy Allen on BBC Earth - 9 October 2009
My first glimpses of the Bajau people... OMG!
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Mini NDP-Style Fireworks Display at Kukup
Blog: PassportChop.com Travel Blog - Reviews, Travel Experiences - 9 October 2009
One of the must-do things in Kukup is to enjoy the unofficial fireworks display at night. Every other chalet around you would surely be releasing some kind of fireworks right after dinnertime.
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What to Do in Kukup: Mahjong, Card Games, KTV, Fishing
Blog: PassportChop.com Travel Blog - Reviews, Travel Experiences - 7 October 2009
Besides being pampered with sumptuous seafood meals, there are many activities to keep us occupied during our 2 Day 1 Night stay at Kukup. There were 3 mahjong tables in the living room plus tubs of mahjong tiles available at the chalet owner’s front porch. This is the definitely the best place for a mahjong [...] Related posts:Exploring Kukup Fishing Village and School on Stilts
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Kukup Hello Leisure Resort Facilities
Blog: PassportChop.com Travel Blog - Reviews, Travel Experiences - 5 October 2009
The Kukup Hello Leisure Resort is surprisingly a huge 2-storey terrace house-lookalike building with a huge outdoor multi-purpose wooden platform. Our group occupied the entire 1st floor – 3 rooms and a big living room. The chalet owners stayed at the upper floor – very convenient in case we need any necessities or require an [...] Related posts:2D1N Kukup (Hello Leisure Resort) Trip Summary
