View from our room (rear)

The wonders of Sabah!

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September 18th 2008
Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah, is a lovely city sat right on the ocean. We explored the town and the bustling night market which was full of freshly barbequed seafood including tuna, squid and prawns which I just had to try- lovely! Also had time to check out the Sabah Museum which was less than great but did get to see some longhouses recreated (which sadly is as close to a real longhouse a ... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Sabah » Sipadan

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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