Wildlife park

The good (rice paddies, deserted beaches, waterfalls, historic buildings, Pizza hut) and the not so good (food poisoning, home-sickness, rain, NZ beggars) in north-west Malaysia

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June 14th 2008
Penang through to Langkawi (leaving Malaysia) Another bus trip later and we arrived in Penang (or Georgetown), which is an island in the north-west of Malaysia (attached by SE Asia’s longest bridge). Georgetown is known for its historical buildings and English settlements, apparent in the many old churches. Unfortunately Penang is probably going to be remembered in a less than enthusiastic wayâ ... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Kedah & Perlis » Pulau Langkawi

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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