Malaysia: Sightseeing in Malacca and Melaka Tours
Travel Blog | September 23, 2012 | 3 Comments
A Bit of Melaka History While staying in Kuala Lumpur it is well worth setting aside at least a day (or preferably an overnight trip) to wander down the west coast to pay a visit to Malacca (or Melaka – in Malay). For the sake of a two hour coach journey (train travel isn’t simple […]
Travel Blog | September 17, 2012 | 42 Comments
Getting from Kuching to Brunei by Bus After a wonderful week exploring Sarawak and all it has to offer we were ready to make a move. Our original plan had been to get to Brunei before dropping in at Kota Kinabalu (KK) and tackling the highest mountain in Malaysia on a two day trek. Alas my injury […]
10 Amazing Activities to do in Nepal
guestpost | September 15, 2012 | 2 Comments
10 Amazing Activities to do in Nepal We plan to travel to Nepal, as part of our around the world trip, later this year. We wanted to share some ideas, sent to us, of what we can do when we get there. A trip to Nepal is one that you will always remember due to […]
Malaysia: Kuching, Food, Festivals and Fun
Travel Blog | September 12, 2012 | 8 Comments
Kuching has been the perfect base for us to explore Sarawak’s beauty and wildlife. A population of around 660,000, made up of the now familiar mix of Malay and Chinese people. What makes this area more ethnically interesting is the presence of the Dayak indigenous ethnic groups (can be categorized into Ibans, Bidayuhs, Melanaus and […]
Malaysia: Jungle Trekking in Borneo at Bako National Park
Travel Blog | September 6, 2012 | 6 Comments
National Parks in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo There are four main national parks located in the Kuching area. Each offers a distinct nature experience in the South West Sarawak region of Borneo. The Gunung Gading Park is located west of the city and its main attraction is the sightings of the giant Rafflesia flower, the largest […]
Malaysia: Visiting Wild Orangutan in Borneo
Travel Blog | September 2, 2012 | 2 Comments
Visiting the Orangutan in Kuching for less than US$5 Using Kuching as your base in Sarawak, will give you the chance of meeting lots of wildlife. We spent a week based in Kuching and ventured out into the nearby jungles to witness first hand some of the exciting and interesting creatures that have inhabited this […]
Dive Sites around the Perhentian Islands
Travel Blog | August 29, 2012 | 3 Comments
My Diving Experience in the Perhentian Islands If you want to know more about the Perhentian Islands see our previous Malaysia travel blog post before reading this summary of some of the best dive sites in the Perhentians. My dives were split across three days, two a day for the first two days and final dive […]
Diving in Malaysia: Perhentian Island Life
Travel Blog | August 25, 2012 | 8 Comments
From Mountain Highs to the Depths of the Sea The Cameron Highlands were a real treat in terms of the lovely cool weather, the great scenery and the relaxing fresh mountain air. This crisp air was about to be replaced with something out of a compressed tank as we headed east through the mountains toward […]
Cameron Highlands: High in Malaysia
Travel Blog | August 20, 2012 | 2 Comments
Journey to the Cameron Highlands With the flavours of Penang still swirling round our taste buds we boarded our minibus and spent the next four hours slowly winding our way eastwards and upwards into the Cameron Highlands. The Cameron Highlands get their very British name from the surveyor who charted the area in 1885. The […]
Malaysia: What to do in Penang?
Travel Blog | August 16, 2012 | 5 Comments
Penang Past to Present Penang has an interesting history from its days as part of the Sultanate of Kedah, through to the ‘leasing’ to Captain Francis Light and the East India company in the 18th century, Japanese occupation in the Second World War, its dominance as a Freeport and eventually its independence to become the Penang of today. One of Malaysia’s […]
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La planificación de unas vacaciones puede ser una tarea emocionante, pero al mismo tiempo, puede resultar abrumadora debido a la abundancia de destinos disponibles. Elegir el lugar ideal para disfrutar de tu tiempo libre no solo depende de tus preferencias personales, sino también de diversos factores que pueden influir en tu experiencia general. Por ello, […]
Preparing Your Home for a Plumber’s Visit – Essential Tips and Strategies
Preparing for a plumber’s visit goes beyond simply scheduling an appointment. It involves taking steps to ensure that the service call goes smoothly and that any issues can be addressed efficiently. Good communication with your plumber can significantly enhance the experience, allowing them to understand your specific needs and concerns better. Clear access to the […]
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ভিডিও গেমের জগতে অনেক ধরনের খেলা রয়েছে, কিন্তু কিছু খেলা বিশেষভাবে আলোচিত হয় এবং খেলোয়াড়দের মধ্যে একটি বিরল আর্কষণ সৃষ্টি করে। প্রতিটি খেলার পিছনে একাধিক কারণ থাকে যা তাদের আকর্ষণীয় করে তোলে, যেমন খেলার ধরন, গ্রাফিক্স, এবং গল্প। তবে, আরও কিছু মৌলিক বৈশিষ্ট্য রয়েছে যা এসব গেমকে স্বতন্ত্র করে তোলে। স্পিন রেসপন্স এবং বোনাস ফ্রিকোয়েন্সি […]
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In de levendige wereld van kansspelen zijn innovatieve elementen verantwoordelijk voor het vergroten van de spanning en het plezier. Een van deze elementen is de unieke combinatie van mechanieken die een gameplay boost kunnen bieden aan spelers. Deze mechanieken bevinden zich vaak in de vorm van verrassende activaties die, wanneer geactiveerd, de ervaring van de […]
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In our last travel blog post I mentioned that I had done another diving course. I’ve included some underwater photographs and videos taken whilst I was on this course. We stayed in Bohol, longer than anywhere else in the Philippines, because of the excellent diving sites at very reasonable prices. Bohol is a magnet […]
A delay in this post has been caused by very slow internet connections throughout the last part of our travels in the Philippines. Apologies. However, it now means you have a fun packed bumper blog of travel frustrations, cute monkeys, the chocolate hills and a small slightly disappointing beach. Weather Retreat Given the weather we […]
Donsol, Whale Sharks and Legazpi
Reluctant as we were to leave the beauty of Saud beach we had a lot more Filipino treasures to explore. From the relaxing, serene shores of Saud beach, we headed south towards Donsol in search of some whale sharks. The weather proved challenging, but the wildlife made it all worthwhile. From Pagudpud we reversed […]
Ilocos Norte, Pagudpud and Saud Beach
The ‘Borocay of the North’ is the strapline trying to attach itself to this beautiful part of Ilocos Norte in the Philippines. While I cannot make the comparison yet, I believe Saud Beach in Pagudpud really is a little hidden gem that may eventually give its more famous southern cousin a run for its peso. We […]