Borobudur Buddha

Extended stays in abbreviated cities: Yogya and KL

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April 1st 2008
Yogyakarta (Yogya) and Kuala Lumpur (KL) After leaving Timor and one night in Bali, I arrived in Yogyakarta, a new city for me! Yogya is the heart of Javanese culture, known for its dance, puppets and batik, and I've been looking forward to visiting for a long time. Lucky for me, I also found a room for the very right price of 20,000 Rp (US $2.50) a night. The first day I headed to the Bi ... 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