PICT0509

Last days of Thailand and start of Malaysia

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July 15th 2010
Krabi was our last stop in Thailand. It was similar to Phuket but a lot quieter. We left for Malaysia on 15th July and had another long bus journey ending up in Penang (an island close to mainland on the west coast). As it was evening when we arrived we went to the first hostel we could see which was a big step down from what we were used to however we soon got used to it and stayed another couple ... 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