- Borneo and Beyond
We decided to spend the night in Singapore airport before our early morning flight to Borneo as it was voted ‘the No.1 airport to sleep in’ on some random website we found for backpackers, who, have apparently slept in a Posted by annacronin in ARE WE THERE YET......? | Sep 3, 2009
- The Cameron Highlands (sounds a bit Scottish!)
We were quite glad to be getting the bus to the Cameron Highlands as we'd had enough of Kuala Lumpur, 3 days is definitely plenty of time. The bus station was a whole experience in itself, completely mad and Posted by philnlisa in Phil & Lisa go to New Zealand (slowly!) | Sep 1, 2009
- Jungle line, Cameron Highlands, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
So, Ruth and I left on another boat to get back to the mainland and then travelled down through Thailand to the Malaysian border by bus. Other than numerous checks by the police (there has been some trouble in that Posted by E Bailie in Elizabeth's Big Adventure! | Sep 1, 2009
- Hot & Sticky in Kuala Lumpur
Well we arrived in a very humid Kuala Lumpur, or “KL”as everyone here calls it. After taking a bus and monorail we arrived at our hotel, which is none other than the 5* Sheraton! It is very nice but we Posted by philnlisa in Phil & Lisa go to New Zealand (slowly!) | Aug 30, 2009
- Broga Hill again...
Heading again to Broga Hill for another hiking trip. This time I climbed in the dark with headlights up to the hill to catch the sunrise. Me and my friends set off for the trip at 4.30am (still sleepy) and Posted by puileng in My Adventures ... travel is my life ... | Aug 9, 2009
- Kuching...Borneo Highlands
My target destination this time I flew into Kuching city was to go to Borneo Highlands. Return fare to and from KL is about RM160.
Posted by puileng in My Adventures ... travel is my life ... | Aug 4, 2009
- Cameron Highlands
I'm up in the rainforest highlands of Malaysia, it is lovely here... The temperature is much more reasonable (though I'm back to having to wear a jumper in the mornings and evenings) and there are terrific thunderstorms every night at Posted by emily_k in Emily's Adventure | Aug 21, 2009
- Parit Waterfalls and the Parit Waterfalls Trail!
Unbeknownst to many (including myself before I did some research for my trip!), Cameron Highlands actually has a fair bit of nature to explore.
After stuffing our faces with Curry Maggi Mee soup, Nasi Lemak, Assam Laksa and Roti Prata, Posted by Patnessa in What a wonderful world... | Aug 17, 2009
- Brinchang Night Market in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia!
Night markets are a wonderful culture and tradition in many Asian, especially in Southeast Asian countries. Singapore, Hongkong, Vietnam, Cambodia.. and the list goes on. Malaysia is no exception. I LOVE night markets, in particular, the food!!!
In Ca Posted by Patnessa in What a wonderful world... | Aug 16, 2009
- Getting fat in.... Cameron Highlands, Malaysia! (Part I)
I've just discovered one of the best chicken satays ever! And where else but in the highlands of Malaysia.. Cameron Highlands!
The chicken satay was tender, juicy and freshly grilled. The ketupat (or rice cake) was soft, moist and melted in Posted by Patnessa in What a wonderful world... | Aug 16, 2009
- Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Mount Kinabalu is Southeast Asia’s highest mountain at about 4,093 metres above the sea level. This place is the crown of the Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia’s World Heritage site located about 2 hours from the capital of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu Posted by terrence79 in My Travel | Aug 14, 2009
- Welcome to the Jungle
Our final destination was Kutching, the capital of the state of Sarawak in the Northwest of Borneo. On the way we planned to visit the Niah Caves, which may not be as famous as those at Mulu (the ones drunk Posted by LauHot10 in Wanderlust | Aug 11, 2009
- Little dancer
Picture from our trip to Malaysia a few months ago. Guess who was the star of this show.... the girl loves to dance!
ps. sorry for the quality; taken on a phone at n Posted by Sam I Am in Sam I Am's Blog | Aug 7, 2009
- Malaysia
I loved my stay in Kuala Lumpur!
It was so different to be in a place where the total population of the country is less than the population of one Indian city . Everywhere in KL was within nice walking Posted by BecciDrums in Becci's Adventures | Jun 9, 2009
- Perhentian Islands/Paradise Islands/Night of the Living Rats
Posted by annacronin in ARE WE THERE YET......? | Aug 5, 2009
- A Misty Mountain
We caught a bus bound for Kota Kinabalu which is a town on the Northern coast of Sabah. Unlike the majority of the passengers we disembarked about half way through the journey at the small village of Kundasang. It sits Posted by LauHot10 in Wanderlust | Jul 17, 2009
- An Orangutan Encounter
We caught a local mini bus to downtown Sandakan and it was a little bigger and more developed than I was expecting. Straight away it had a completely different feeling to the Philippines, it felt more Asian. Maybe this is Posted by LauHot10 in Wanderlust | Jul 17, 2009
- Melaka. Pinang & Langkawi
MELAKA – 3 Days
We had no preconceptions about this town & had not really met anyone who had been there. If it had been one of these dodgy places we probably would not have been surprised, but it actually turned Posted by mgavenas in One hundred days of Solitude | Jul 12, 2009
- malay food
Asian food
[quote]Variety is the spice in Malay food. The traditional culinary style has been greatly influenced by the long-ago traders from neighboring countries, such as Indonesia, India, the Middle East, and China. Malay food is often Posted by fazlee in asian food | Jul 8, 2009
- Malaysia
Good day to you all!! long time no see.
first of all a question... Are there any Swedish people actually living in Sweden? I've never met so many of them in my life!! I was even asked Posted by blondesock in Travelling with GiGi... | Jul 6, 2009
- One Day Trip to Bukit Tinggi - Colmar Tropicale
This French themed resort is located in Pahang, further up from the exit to Genting. A lovely place to stroll around and relax with family or friends. Entrance fee is RM10 per adult. You will pass by a rabbit Posted by puileng in My Adventures ... travel is my life ... | Jun 30, 2009
- MALAYSIA
Dodajemy to zdjecie dla tych, ktorzy mieli klopoty z uruchomieniem wyobrazni ;)
...prawie jak wiewiorki w londynie.
[P] niestety polaczenie internetowe w guest hausie okazalo sie za slabe ty Posted by Frais in departure | Jun 17, 2009
- Tioman and Perhentians, Malaysia
MALAYSIA
Tioman Island – 7 days
Left our hotel in Singapore 7am Friday morning and reached Juara bay on Tioman Island at 6pm! One of our epic day long journeys, consisting of two buses, lots of hanging around, a ferry and finally Posted by mgavenas in One hundred days of Solitude | Jun 17, 2009
- MALAYSIA
[P] Udalo sie!!! Wbrew przewidywaniom sceptykow udalo nam sie zdazyc na samolot. Po 12 godzinach lotu z przygodami wyladowalismy w Kuala Lumpur, albo raczej KL, jak nazywaja to miasto miejscowi. Posted by Frais in departure | Jun 16, 2009
- UNESCO sites, faraway islands, and back to the start
Wednesday, June 3rd: Melaka
Woke early from our broken sleep and immediately packed and headed out for the new place. Cam had a sore throat and I was feeling all bunged up and snuffly, it's possible that we might've caught Posted by saresNcam in Sares & Cam : Our Big Trip : 2009 | Jun 12, 2009