Travelling in style

Malaysia Pt. 1 - Penang & Perenthian Islands

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May 14th 2009
We stayed a few nights in Penang, an island off the North-West coast of the Malaysia peninsular. Here we experiance a complete mix of cultures; traditional Malay, Chinease and Indian. Walking down a road surrounded by dim-sum restaurants, chinease lettering and shops, turn the corner and your in little India; busy, loud bangra music, saris, Indian restaurants... It really did feel like three citie ... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Penang » George Town

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During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Fe... ... read more