Malacca is a delight for the history lovers. Characteristc, brick-coloured Dutch colonial buildings, ruins of churches and fortresses, magnificent merchants’ residences, temples of all denominations, wooden Malay… Read more “Malacca (part two): stepping into the past”
Category: Malaysia
Malacca – the Malaysian melting pot
Malacca (also spelled Melaka) is an immaculately preserved, charming old city representing the stunning diversity of the Dutch, Chinese, Malaysian and Indian cultural influences. The compact old… Read more “Malacca – the Malaysian melting pot”
Fireflies and birdwatching in Kuala Selangor
Kuala Selangor is a secondary destination in a close vicinity of Kuala Lumpur, visited mostly by Malaysian tourists. Its main attraction is a nearby firefly resort, offering… Read more “Fireflies and birdwatching in Kuala Selangor”
Kuala Lumpur on a budget in two days (part two)
Kuala Lumpur is one of those cities where you will see scyscrapers looming above and beyond all the historical buildings. If you enjoy the contrast between tradition… Read more “Kuala Lumpur on a budget in two days (part two)”
Kuala Lumpur for backpackers (part one)
Kuala Lumpur is a modern, thriving metropolis with a highly efficient transport system and a forest of skyscrapers. It is a facinating mixture of various cultural influences.… Read more “Kuala Lumpur for backpackers (part one)”
Malaysian visa: a minefield for an Indian backpacker
Whatever could have gone wrong with our idea to go to Malaysia, did go wrong. We could have never anticipated that Malaysia, so open to tourists in… Read more “Malaysian visa: a minefield for an Indian backpacker”
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