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Melaka

Melaka (a.k.a. Malacca) is the capital of the Malaysian state of Malacca.
Traditionally, the spot where Melaka stands today was the center of Malaccan history. It was the capital of the Malaccan Sultanate and the center of the Malay world in the 15th and the 16th century before it fell to the Portuguese in 1511. Centuries of colonization by the Portuguese, Dutch and the British have shaped the architecture of the town.

Kuching

Kuching is the capital of the East Malaysian state of Sarawak on Borneo. Kuching is the most populous city in the state of Sarawak and the fourth largest city in Malaysia. Kuching means “cat” in Malay.

Kota Bharu

Kota Bharu is the state capital of Kelantan.The name means ‘new city’ or ‘new castle/fort’ in Bahasa Malaysia. Kota Bharu is situated in the northeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia. In 2005, it had an estimated population of 425,294, making it the largest town on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.It’s known for its colourful markets and the muslim culture.

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.

Man in Kampung
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Perhentian Islands Mata Hari chalets


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
Zoo Negara,Kuala Lumpur
Zoo Negara (National Zoo) is major zoological park in the north-east of Kuala Lumpur. The park is managed by a non-governmental organization known as the Malaysian Zoological Society. Zoo BY Night tours are popular. ... more
Penang Bridge,Penang
A 13.5km long bridge linking the mainland with Penang. It was opening in 1985. Before all traffic depended on ferry services ... more
Genting Highlands,Kuala Lumpur
-Las Vegas- on a hill top (2000 above sea level), about 50km south-east of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysias only Casino is there plus theme parks, restaurants, resort, etc ... more
Chinatown,Kuala Terengganu
Small but charming stretch of old houses on both sides of Jalan Kampung Cina with the houses stretching out in the back into the Sungai Terangganu River ... more
Orchard Road,Singapore
is a road in Singapore that is the shopping and entertainment hub of the city-state. Often the surrounding area is known as Orchard and associated with the road. ... 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
Chinwoo Swimming Pool,Kuala Lumpur
Big public swimming pool with cafe in a nice setting on a hill right between Chinatown and Bukit Bintang. ... more
Kek Lok Si (Buddhist) Temple,Penang
Largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. Construction started in 1893 and took over 20 years to complete but new sections keep being added ... more
Suria KLCC Shopping Mall,Kuala Lumpur
Shopping Mall in the famous KLCC complex (Petronas Twin Towers). Mostly upper price designer stores, TGV cinemas, KLCC Park, KLCC Aquaria, Kinokurnya bookstore. ... more
Star Hill Gallery,Kuala Lumpur
Poshest Mall in KL at the Marriot Hotel on Jalan Bukit Bintang. This mall is all about style and worth a visit just to look at the different interior designs. ... more
Tekek beach,Tioman
beach at Kampung Tekek, the main hub of the island ... more
Batu Caves,Kuala Lumpur
Limestone hill to the north of Kuala Lumpur which has a series of caves and cave temples. They are are sacred place for the Hindus in Malaysia. ... more
Little India,Kuala Lumpur
Downtown area with street markets, many indian fabric shops and food. ... 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
Berjaya Tioman Beach, Golf & Spa Resort, Tioman
Resort, Tioman
 biggest resort on Tioman, RM400 - RM10,000 (!) ... more
Cozy Corner GuestHouse, Singapore
Hostel, Singapore
 centrally located hostel ... more
Number Eight Guesthouse, Kuala Lumpur
Guesthouse, Kuala Lumpur
 Number Eight Guesthouse is located in Bukit Bintang and considered a boutiqe guesthouse, somewhere between a hostel and a hotel. ... more
Payung Guest House, Cherating
Chalets, Cherating
 well-maintained and inexpensive chalets with a good atmosphere near the river (less than 5min walk to the beach).try to stay here if there is availability ... more
Double Ace, Tioman
Chalets, Tioman
 accommodation on ABC beach, RM50 - RM150 ... more
Bubu Resort, Perhentian Islands
Resort, Perhentian Islands
 hotel-style resort on Long Beach, Perhentian Island Kecil ... more
Sunset Beach Resort, Langkawi
Hostel, Langkawi
 cozy, beautifully landscaped and designed small resort at the southern end of Cenang Road and northend end of Tengah Beach ... more

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LINKS

Malaysian Travel Blog
Malaysia Travel Guide For Backpackers
Sarawak Forestry
forest management and conservation
Kuala Lumpur Warnings or Dangers
on virtualtourist.com
DiscoverMalaysia.biz
Discover Malaysia - the backpacker's trail (documentary)
Travelling by bus
bus schedules and routes by journeymalaysia.com
abcmalaysia.com
Travel Portal to Malaysia
KTMB.com.my
National Railway Company
Tourism-Melaka.com
Useful Information about Melaka
multimap.com
very good map service
TrekEarth.com
photo community with stunning images


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Food & Drinks
Ayam Masak Kicap

main dish
Ayam Kicap
fast prepared dish based on soy sauce and chili sauce with chicken and veggies
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Thosai

snack
tosai with coconut chutney, dhal and curry
southern Indian crepe made of rice and dhal
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PRESS ARTICLES
Malaysiaâ??s Jungle Train Loses its Trees (Asia Sentinel)

Article about the charms of the jungle train and the on-going deforestation around it.

RANDOM LINKS
KTMB.com.my
National Railway Company
Encyclopedia.com.my
Encyclopedia of Malaysia is the largest Malaysian collaboration in the history of reference publishing
malaysiamydestination.com
official portal of Tourism Malaysia
MalaysiaForum.de
German Malaysia Portal
Screenshots
active political blog by Jeff Ooi

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BOOK HOSTELS
Things to do & see
Kuala Lumpur, Batu Caves

Limestone hill to the north of Kuala Lumpur which has a series of caves and cave temples. They are are sacred place for the Hindus in Malaysia. ... more
Perhentian Islands, Coral Bay (Teluk Aur)

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Smaller Beach on the small Island, more relaxed and quite with excellent snorkel and dive spots and great sun sets ... more
STORIES
Chinese New Year Celebration
Pictures of the Chinese New Year Parade in Kuala Lumpur and some informationen about this major holiday in Malaysia.
RANDOM GALLERY PHOTO
Brunei
Kampong Ayer with Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
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