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Singapore

Singapore is an island nation located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. At 704.0 sqkm (272 square miles), it is one of the few city-states in the world and the smallest country in Southeast Asia.

Langkawi

Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea, some 30 km off the mainland coast of northwestern Malaysia. The islands are a part of Malaysia’s Kedah state, but are adjacent to the Thai border. By far the largest of the islands is the eponymous Pulau Langkawi with a population of some 45,000. The island is a declared duty-free zone.

Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu is the capital of the state of Sabah on Borneo. With an estimated population of 532,129 in the city and 700,000 in the urban area, it is the largest urban centre in Sabah and the sixth largest in Malaysia. It is located close to Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in South-East Asia.

Taman Negara

Taman Negara National Park was established in Malaysia in 1938/1939 as the King George V National Park. It was renamed to Taman Negara after Independence, which literally means “national park” in Malay. The total area of Taman Negara is 4,343 km².

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The Responsible Tourist and Traveller
This is practical 8-step guide based on the "Global Code of Ethics" for Tourism of the World Tourism Organization. It promotes traveling with an open mind and respect for people, culture, animals and environment. ... more

Puduraya Bus Terminal temporarily closed
The Puduraya Bus Terminal was closed on April 13 for at least four months due to renovation works in the terminal. Long-distance buses will meanwhile operate from Bukit Jalil. ... more

Malaysian F1 GP 2010 (Formula 1 in Sepang)
It is time again for the Grand Prix in Malaysia on April 2-4. The Malaysian GP will take place for the 12th time already from at the Sepang track, about 1h south of Kuala Lumpur. It will be the third race of the season after Bahrain and Melbourne.aaa ... more

Hiking at Bukit Tabur
It is hardly noticeable from the city centre - especially on hazy days - but Kuala Lumpur is surrounded by lush hills, rock formations and water reservoirs. Escaping the the huzzle and buzzle of the city is a mere 30min drive away. One the most spectacular hikes is up on Bukit Tabur, part of a quarz ridge in the north-east of the city at Taman Melawati. ... more

Exploring Cameron Highlands
There are 13 different paths to discover the Highlands on your own. To fully experience the nature, culture and economy of the area it is recommended to join one of the various tours. ... more

Buses from and to Cameron Highlands
Dangers and Scams in Kuala Lumpur
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Thaipusam Festival
Malacca: the city that best gives a sense of Malaysia’s past
Famous Jalan Alor
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Things to Do & See
Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple & Wat Chayamangkalaram,Penang
Penangs first Buddhist temple. Construction started in 1905. Opposite of it is the Temple of the Reclining Buddha with a 33m-long reclining Buddha ... more
Kampung Morten, Villa Sentosa,Melaka
a village of traditional Malay houses, it is located in a bend of Sungai Melaka, north of downtown. A Family in one of the biggest houses, Villa Sentosa, receives visitors. ... more
Pasar Besar Kedai Payang (Central Market),Kuala Terengganu
The colourful wet and dry market of KT is right next to Chinatown and along the river. At the entrance are traditional trishaws who take costumers back to their home for RM3 ... more
Sungei Palas Tea Centre,Cameron Highlands
The tea center by BOH Plantations at the Sungei Palas tea garden is located just above Brinchang. Located on a hilltop, amidst rows of tea bushes and close to Gunung Brinchang, it offers spectacular views from a 20 foot overhanging platform and tours through the tea factory ... more
Eastern & Oriental Hotel,Penang
Penangs grandest and most famous colonial hotel built in 1884, established by the two Armenian Sarkie brothers Tigram and Martin who later founded Raffles Hotel in Singapore ... more
Coral Bay (Teluk Aur),Perhentian Islands
Smaller Beach on the small Island, more relaxed and quite with excellent snorkel and dive spots and great sun sets ... more
Boh Tea Garden,Cameron Highlands
Visitors center of the Boh tea estate south-east of Tanah Rata with impressive views over the tea estate, a cafe area and free tours of the tea factory every 30min until about 4pm. ... more
Petaling Street (Chinatown),Kuala Lumpur
mostly Chinese roofed street market (food, bargain for fake branded goods) ... more
Plaza Low Yat (Tech Mall),Kuala Lumpur
Low Yat is the place go to buy electronic and high-tech stuff like computers, laptops , computer parts and accessories, cameras, mobile phones, blanks discs etc. ... more
Jonker Walk,Melaka
A street in Chinatown with many antiques stores. On weekend nights the whole street is closed for traffic and turns into a lively night market ... more
Little India,Singapore
center for the large Indian community in Singapore ... more
Penang Museum,Penang
Museum and Art Gallery in building from 1821 about the History Penang. One of the best museum in Malaysia. Exhibits on the costums and traditions of Penangs various ethnic groups ... more
Kuala Selangor (Fireflies),Kuala Lumpur
Small town at the estuary of the Selangor River, river boat tour in the evening -after dark- to see Firefly colonies that live in the mangroves ... more

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HOSTELS
Red Palm, Kuala Lumpur
Hostel, Kuala Lumpur
 Red Palm was voted the best hostel in Asia in 2006. It′s a small, relaxed and cozy place and this website wouldn′t exist without Red Palm. ... more
Equator Hostel, Kuala Lumpur
Hostel, Kuala Lumpur
 Equator Hostel is located right next to Times Square shopping mall in a 3-storey post-colonial in Bukit Bintang. ... more
The Reef Chalets, Perhentian Islands
Chalets, Perhentian Islands
 chalets on the big island, next to Coral View ... more
Bedz KL, Kuala Lumpur
Hostel, Kuala Lumpur
 dorm-only hostel in in a 2-story shop house in Bukit Bintang ... more
Malacca Town Lodge 1, Melaka
Hostel, Melaka
 hostel in Melaka Raya ... more
Beach Shack Chalet, Tioman
Chalets, Tioman
 accommodation on Juara Bay with a surf school and more activities (Surfing time during wet season: November - February) ... more
Double Ace, Tioman
Chalets, Tioman
 accommodation on ABC beach, RM50 - RM150 ... more
Babura Seaview Resort, Tioman
Resort, Tioman
 accommodation on Tekek Beach, RM60 - RM170 ... more

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LINKS

journeymalaysia.com
comprehensive malaysian travel portal
malaysiasite.nl
dutch/english guide
AsiaExplorers.com
Penang Mosques
PenangWatch.net/
The Complaints Channel, Making Penang a Healthy City
abcmalaysia.com
Travel Portal to Malaysia
TheCicak.com/
socio-political youth magazine
New Straight Times
english Newspaper
TheStar.com.my
biggest malaysian newspaper (english)
Destinations Guide
tips for some nature distinations
KLue.com.my
magazine with this weeks upcoming events & concerts in KL


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Food & Drinks
Fried Mee Hun

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Fried Mee Hun
fried thin noodles with vegetables, shrimp and meat
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Pasembor

main dish
Pasembor
salad with vegetables and prawn fritters topped with a thick spicy-sweet peanut sauce
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STORIES
Kuala Lumpur - chaos and harmony
A story by german traveller Chris about the crazy KL traffic and the day where all cars disappeared miraculously. And a story where they escaped from the heavy in a chinese tea shop. Read the original german story here.
BOOK HOSTELS
RANDOM GALLERY PHOTO
Kuala Terengganu
Kampung house on Pulau Duyung
DID YOU KNOW?
Trains

There are only 2 train lines on the peninsula, one is the north-south track (Bangkok-Singapore) and one splits off in Gemas (south of KL) and runs to the north-eastern thai boarder near Kota Bharu. This line is also called the jungle train. The train is pricier and slower then the bus but can be more comfortable when travelling in a sleeper car. More info at http://www.ktmb.com.my and http://www.seat61.com/Malaysia.htm
There are currently talks of constructing a bullet train line between Sinpapore and Kuala Lumpur

PRESS ARTICLES
Hostel takeover (The Star)

If you travel to learn about the world, there�??s no better way to do this than by sharing accommodation in a hostel full of international wanderers. An article about hostelling in general and the situation in Kuala Lumpur.

Things to do & see
Melaka, Medan Portugis / Portuguese Settlement

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To the west of downtown Melaka, the portuguese decendants founded their own settlement in the 1930s. Interesting evening trip to Medan Portugis to have a feast in the various portuguese seafood restaurants. Nothing to see, it′s all about the people and goooood food. ... more
Singapore, Chinatown

Singapore′s Chinatown is the traditional Chinese quarters of town, and while the entire city is largely Chinese these days the area does retain some of its own charm ... more
RANDOM LINKS
malaysiasite.nl
dutch/english guide
foodlah
malaysian food blog aggregator
betelbox.com/travel_malaysia.htm
excellent quick overview page about Malaysia by Betelbox Hostel Singapore (www.betelbox.com)
Cinema Online
Cinemas in Malaysia
Uncletan.com/
Wildlife Adventure tours

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