Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Stayed at Fortuna Hotel again, but this time met up with a good friend’s sister, Pek Chin, for a personal tour of the hidden gems of KL. Back in Kuala Lumpur, we met up with Pek Chin, the older sister of our friend from Ottawa, Pek Lee. We met her and some …
Pantai Cenang (Pelau Langkawi), Kedah, Malaysia Staying at Malibest Resort. Lovely cabin on the beach, with beautiful sunsets, great swimming, and no hassels. Tel: 04-955-8222 Langkawi is a popular seaside destination, but not when the monsoons are in the west. Therefore, we ended up feeling like we were on a secluded beach. Waters are silty …
Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia Staying at “The White House Hotel” tonight 8/26 (picture Washington – NOT!), and moving across the street to the Oriental Hotel on 8/27 www.oriental.com.my Penang is an old town, settled mostly by the Chinese Malaysians. They seem to have resisted the type of modernization we saw happening in KL. During the day, …
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Arrived safely in Kuala Lumpur and setting up camp at Hotel Fortuna – 87 Jalan Berangan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Tel 21419111 www.fortunakl.com We spent 4 nights in KL, which would become our hub for exploring Malaysia. The train from Singapore was quite comfortable, but did stop at every town on the way …
Singapore, Singapore Staying at the Beach Hotel in the CBD. Singapore was mostly a comfortable break from our hecktic travel lifestyle. Although the weather was very hot and humid, we were treated to block after block of airconditioned malls and subway tunnels. The evening ritual of enjoying a cold beer was dampered by the expensive …
Bali, Indonesia Here’s a summary of some of my top experiences/impressions from Bali… The infectious smiles and hospitality (not to mention excellent customer service) of the Balinese. Beautiful fabrics and crafts of the Balinese, which seem to have been adapted to appeal to western tastes, without loosing that unique balinese feel. The outskirts of …
Legian, Bali, Indonesia After our dive, we chartered a car and driver to get to Kuta. We stayed in Legian, the town north of Kuta, at the Vilarisi Hotel Bali. I was sad that we would only have 1 night in the Kuta area, since that wouldn’t give us enough time to try surfing again. …
Amed, Bali, Indonesia Staying at Shell House, which is associated with Sunrise Cafe, in Jemeluk Village. It’s a local family run operation, with great hospitible service, yummy food, and excelent beach front location (despite the anoying road noise behind us). I highly recommend this place. Plus, you just know that the money you spend here …
Lovina, Bali, Indonesia Hanging in Lovina at Nirwana SeaSide Cottages for a few days for diving, massage, and living Balinese style… I highly recommend this hotel. Very clean, spacious, modern (yet with character), comfortable, and with beautiful grounds and pool. Good value too, especially when you pay ahead for more than one day. ————————- We …