Waking up on the train

Malaysia 22nd - 27th November

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December 4th 2010
Following the 22 hour train ride of loudly snoring women, we made it to Butterworth on the west coast of Malaysia. It was then a quick ferry ride across to the island of Pulau Penang followed by a cab into the heart of Georgetown (famous for its culinary delights), where we checked into a hostel in China Town. We decided to head out on foot and find something to eat. Georgetown was highly recom ... 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