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Malaysia

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September 14th 2005
I landed in Malaysia by default, with no plans and limited expectations. Flying from Sydney, Kuala Lumpur was the cheapest place I could find a ticket, so with days to kill and a budget not well suited for the Australian economy, I headed to Malaysia. As it turns out, it was not only an easy place to travel, but also provided a great introduction to Asian culture and cuisine. Malaysia has one ... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Pahang » Cameron Highlands

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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