Petronas towers at dusk

Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur

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November 11th 2007
Tuesday 6 November 2007 We left Betelbox Backpackers on a drizzly tropical morning for Singapore’s Changi international airport. The highlight (for Michael at least) was seeing the new Airbus A380 parked at a nearby gate (photo). Less than an hour later, we landed in Kuala Lumpur. However it took another 2 hours to get to Michael’s friend Alan’s apartment from the airport. No wonder man ... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Wilayah Persekutuan » Kuala Lumpur

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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