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Johor Bahru's Kopitiam 2007-05-25 09:54:00 Being a coffee addict, among my common hang out place around Johor
is the coffee shops, or what the local usually call the "Kopitiam". Actually, you may find Kopitiam all over Malaysia. However, since Johor Bahru
is my hometown, and i spend most of my life here, I would like to introduce to all of you two of my favourite Kopitiam.
Pic: Kopitiam Kim in Taman Pelangi
Kopitiam Kim, situated in
Layang - Layang : Heavenly Atoll in Sabah's Waters 2007-05-23 03:33:00 The state of Sabah
has many beautiful islands and scuba diving sites scattered all over its waters. And I think this place, Layang-Layang, has great potential to be one of the greatest scuba diving enthusiast puller yet. I mean this place is absolutely spectacular. It’s a small island, only 7.5 kilometers long and 2 kilometers wide, but the prize is the 13 coral reefs linked around it, an atoll. Read more:Heavenly
, Waters
Gunung Tambuyukon (Mount Tambuyukon) 2007-05-23 03:28:00 At 2,579 or about 8,462 feet from sea level stands Gunung Tambuyukon (Mount Tambuyukon), the third highest peak in Malaysia. However, very few mountain-climbing enthusiasts know this place even exists. I guess it hasn’t been promoted as much as say Gunung Kinabalu or Gunung Tahan. Also, this site has only been opened to the public since 1990. Guides around these parts say that in those years,
Mountain Climbing in Malaysia... 2007-05-23 03:24:00 There's no shortage of challenging mountains to climb. Traverse your way up the mountains, through virgin rainforests and discover the denizens on the wild. Oh yes, the prize must have to be Gunung Kinabalu (Mount Kinabalu), the highest peak in Southeast Asia. Others, like the ones listed below, are also challenging and have their own stories to tell.
Mountain
Climbing:
Sabah
Gunung Kinabalu ( Read more:Malaysia
Exhilarating white water rafting experience in Malaysia 2007-05-23 03:23:00 Malaysia has many fast flowing rivers, perfect for a white water
rafting adventure. Visitors from near and far enjoy rushing down the rivers while immersing themselves in the beauty of Malaysia's virgin forests. For this type of activity, I tell you, the places I list below are the best places to do it.
White Water Rafting:
Johor
Sugnai Endau
Pahang
Jeram BesuSungai LipisSungai TelomSungai Read more:Malaysia
, experience
Exploring Caves in Malaysia... 2007-05-23 03:19:00 Malaysia has some of the largest and most fascinating caves in the world. Some caves in the Mulu National Park are as large as several stadiums. And in these dark places, there's life and beautiful limestone formations dating back many million years. Here's a list of perfect places where you can explore the many fascinating caves in Malaysia.
ExploringCaves
:
Sarawak
Gua Penyu (Mulu National Read more:Malaysia
Best Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Locations in Malaysia 2007-05-23 03:15:00 Malaysian waters has been the object of fascination by many scuba divers and underwater explorers around the world. There are many excellent dive sites around the country, some are among the best in the world, and new sites are being discovered every year. Marine life here in Malaysia is very divers, with the underwater ecological system having evolved millions of years. Scuba
divers here have Read more:Malaysia
, Diving
, Snorkeling
The Best Jungle Trekking and Camping Sites in Malaysia 2007-05-23 03:13:00 There's a certain kind of calmness when you are surrounded with rainforests some 260 million years old. Most of the places I list have no cellular phone coverage, or air conditioning. That just strays from the whole point anyway. What you'll surely have is a lot of fun and respect for the wilderness. The best jungle trekking sites in Malaysia
are listed below. Many of which I went during numerous Read more:Jungle
, Camping
, Sites
Bird Watching Destinations in Malaysia 2007-05-23 03:09:00 First, you hear them from afar. Soon, sounds of their wings flapping and cries grow louder. The birds, sometimes, make a show for you, flying low, and in large numbers. It is always a spectacular sight to see the birds fly past by the hundreds. Enthusiasts, gather at the following locations to do just that...
Bird Watching
:
Sarawak
Gunung HoseBako National ParkMulu National Park
Sabah
Kota Read more:Malaysia
, Destinations
Shopping in Singapore 2007-05-23 03:06:00 I think shopping is Singapore
an’s favorite pastime. It could be in Singapore, or even when they come to Malaysia. Since they like shopping so much, Singapore has great shopping centers everywhere in the island. The great thing about shopping in Singapore is that there are a wide variety of choices under one roof. Shops in Malaysia have the advantage when it comes to lower prices. But there are Read more:Shopping
The Singapore National Orchid Garden 2007-05-23 03:04:00 Since 1859, orchids have been closely associated with the Singapore
Botanic Garden
s. The products of the Gardens' orchid breeding program, which began in 1928, deserve a place where they can be displayed in their full splendour. The very design of these orchids is, one could say, 'hand crafted by the Gardens' horticultural staff, dedicated to bringing out the finest in any hybrid cross.
Over 700 Read more:National
In Touch with Nature in Singapore 2007-05-23 03:02:00 While most parts of Singapore
have been developed extensively, there are some parts that have been conserved and nurtured as nature reserves. Also, the government has taken great care and maintenance for these places.
SUNGEI BULOH NATURE PARK
This place is Singapore’s first wetland nature reserve. And even though it is very well known in Singapore, I stumbled upon it by chance after taking the
Historical Singapore 2007-05-23 03:00:00 Singapore has plenty of historical places to appreciate. All of them have been restored to perfect condition. A good place to start would be Fort Canning Park. I found out that the fort was originally built in the early 14th century by Malay rulers of old. So, I guess the walls have plenty of stories to tell. Today, there’s a museum there called the Battle Box, which is actually a bunker where Read more:Singapore
, Historical
Entertainment and Nightlife in Singapore 2007-05-23 02:57:00 What do Singapore
ans and the visitors there do for entertainment and where they go for it? Well, for a small place, there’s actually plenty to do. Firstly, you’ve got to head down to The Esplanade! Theatres on the Bay. It is rather new, completed in 2002. This place has a large concert hall, lyric theatre, three smaller studios and a beautiful outdoor performing space. Many local and Read more:Entertainment
Singapore's Islands 2007-05-23 02:53:00 SENTOSA ISLAND
I think, a highlight for many people’s visit to Singapore
would be a trip to Sentosa Island. It is an island developed almost entirely for people to have a good time and relax. Setting foot on the island, there are plenty of spots to check out, and I’ll start with the Underwater World. This is one of the best Underwater World type of thing in the world. It’s always fascinating to Read more:Islands
Hotels in Singapore 2007-05-23 02:50:00 Hotels are plentiful in Singapore
and many are world-class, you’ll have to kick yourself if you can’t find any around. However, I don’t think they have any really low cost dorms or rooms for backpackers. Hotels in Singapore may cost a bit more, but the service offered is very good.
In Orchard Road, a great place to stay is The Four Seasons Hotel. The rooms are spacious with tasteful artwork. I Read more:Hotels
Getting to and Around Singapore 2007-05-23 02:46:00 GETTING TO SINGAPORE
Getting to Singapore
is really easy. From Malaysia, you can drive; take a bus/cab and even a flight from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Malaysian Airlines System (MAS) and AirAsia have daily flights to Singapore.
Many of the world’s top airlines have frequent flights to Singapore. Among them are British Airways, United Airlines, Air France, Air New Zealand,
Pulau Redang - Story and pictures courtesy of my buddy, Fahruddin. 2007-05-22 16:09:00 I can still remember my graduation party-cum-vacation at Pulau
Redang with my closest friends and ex-classmates like it was just held yesterday. It was a trip full of sweet memories as it would be last time I would be with them before meeting them up for our graduation ceremony to be held at the end of August. The mid-April dates was perfect as the weather and the timing was perfect; as there
Labuan - Tropical Island Paradise and Offshore Financial Centre 2007-05-22 16:05:00 For me, Labuan is one of the more interesting places in north Borneo. There’s and interesting mix of things to do and check out here like Labuan’s urban landscape, shipwreck diving, historical district and also rural life. Labuan has developed progressively over the years, thanks to oil and gas industries, shipbuilding and repairs. Tourism, banking and finance are fast catching up too. Touching Read more:Tropical
, Island
, Paradise
, Offshore
, Financial
, Centre
Putrajaya 2007-05-22 15:59:00 Putrajaya is the location for Malaysia’s central government. It is arguably the pride of Malaysia’s impressive structure as its buildings act as proof to this very statement. Furthermore, all the buildings are inspired by a hybrid of influences, from Middle Eastern architecture to a blend of local designs. However, no matter where the building’s design inspirations are derived from, visitors from Read more:Putrajaya
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia's Very Lively Capital City 2007-05-22 15:48:00 It is said it countless local tourism ad campaigns that “Malaysia
is truly Asia”. The same can be said about Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur
. Here’s a brief look at Kuala Lumpur, how it all began to what it is like today. Founded in 1850 as a mining town, Kuala Lumpur has prospered in becoming the centre of economic growth, thus leading it to become the capital of Malaysia.
Pic: The Petronas Read more:Lively
Sarawak - Adventure Land in North Borneo 2007-05-22 15:42:00 A trip to Sarawak
promises to be an unforgettable one. Sarawak appeals to all types of visitors looking to have a wonderful time, especially if they are adventurously inclined. Before I get a little deeper, let’s get to know a little bit about Sarawak in general. Sarawak is located in East Malaysia, in the island of Borneo
. It is the largest state in Malaysia, covering an area of about 125,000sq Read more:Adventure
, North
Mount Kinabalu 2007-04-09 12:26:00 Any Malaysian would tell you that a trip to Sabah wouldn’t be complete if you didn’t swing by Mount Kinabalu. Only about 90km from the capital city of Kota Kinabalu, it is an awesome sight, the highest mountain in all of South-East Asia. The mountain is 4093 meters high, and scientists say, it is still growing, at about 5mm every year. A miniscule amount, you may say, but give it a few hundred
Sabah 2007-04-09 12:23:00 When you come to Malaysia, you owe it to yourself to put Sabah
in your must visit list of Malaysia. Lying at the northern tip of Borneo, Sabah shares a border with Sarawak and Kalimantan (Indonesia). It is known that Sabah’s coastline is 1440 km long and is washed by the South China Sea on the west and the Sulu and Celebes seas on the east. Its inland area covers 74,500sq km. It is known that the
Perlis 2007-04-09 12:21:00 For the smallest state in Malaysia, Perlis is not short of interesting spots to check out. If you look at the Malaysian map, you can find Perlis in the northern most tip of Peninsula Malaysia. Maybe you’ll need to look at it a little bit closer as Perlis covers an area of only about 800 square kilometers. Up north is Thailand and down south is the state of Kedah. Well, enough of geography lessons
Taking a spin in the Eye on Malaysia 2007-08-16 07:21:00 Hi everybody! I know, it’s been quite a while since I last posted here, but honestly, I’ve been swamped with work! Need to get the money some way to go traveling around, right? Anyway, during the past month, I did manage to go to Kuala Lumpur, just to take a break and visit an old friend. While there, I managed to go to some interesting places and one of them is the Eye on Malaysia
, located in Read more:Taking
Looking down from Kuala Lumpur Tower… 2007-09-05 16:11:00 Another place that I got a chance to visit while I was in Kuala Lumpur is the Kuala Lumpur Tower
. When I first thought about going there, I thought this wasn’t going to be too hard. But for me, that wasn’t the case. You know, you’d think finding a tower 421 metres high would be intuitive, but boy it was not! I had to make many turns and going around the same place over and over again. There weren
Crystal Crown Hotel, Kuala Lumpur 2007-11-23 03:40:00 This time during my visit to Kuala Lumpur
, I stayed at the new CrystalCrownHotel
. Situated in Kepong, they're a bit far from the city so it will take a while if you want to go to the main shopping complexes. Actually, I didn't realize that it was a new hotel until I read the brochure when I checked in. The reason I choose this hotel on the first place is because of the internet promotion rate,
Marché Restaurant vs the Norway Bakery Moments Café 2007-11-25 00:37:00 My favourite activity whenever I go to Kuala Lumpur is to drive around and look for places to eat. And this time, there are 2 eating places that I want to talk about. One is called March
é and another one is the NorwayBakeryMoments
Café.
Marché Mövenpick Restaurant
Marché Mövenpick Restaurant is situated in the Curve, one of the newest shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. From a friend's
My Trip to Teluk Sengat and Sungai Rengit 2008-01-30 12:14:00 Since it's been awhile since the last time I went for a road trip. Well, the last time was about a month ago, which for me, that’s awhile! Anyway, I wanted to go to Kota Tinggi for lunch. Yeah… Breakfast in Skudai, lunch in Kota Tinggi, dinner in Perlis. Then in the future when I get to own a private jet, maybe I could actually do that outside Malaysia. Wouldn’t that be cool?
Ok, back to Kota Read more:Sungai
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