Splashing Down in Singapore

Asian Flavours

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June 12th 2006
Hey everyone, hope all is well and you're all enjoying the heatwaves and World Cup fever. Having left Australia, the first leg of our Asian trip began in Singapore and we were greeted by a monsoon on our very first day. Picture the scene: 2 Brits with their overweight back-packs dashing from tree to tree trying to avoid the downpour. Only once we dried off and were on our way to the citys Night ... read more

Asia » Malaysia

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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