People getting ready for Thaipussam

Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur and Penang (George Town)

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January 19th 2011
Another day, another country eh?! Today we get settled on a 7 hour train journey to Kuala Lumpur. The train is packed full of locals and there's a delightful Indian couple sat across from us, making lovely nasal snorts every 2 minutes...I-pods are essential for getting through the journey without throwing up. A short connecting monorail ride later and we're in the Golden Triangle area of the c ... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Penang

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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