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Category Archives: Malaysia

Last days in Malaysia

Posted on October 3, 2011 by bontaks — Leave a reply

After our time in the jungle (or rather, quite civilised accommodation in the jungle!), we headed to Sabah Hotel in Sandakan for a bit of pampering. This hotel was a Continue Reading →

Posted in Asia, Malaysia, Sabah | Leave a reply

Sepilok and Abai Jungle Lodge

Posted on September 30, 2011 by bontaks — Leave a reply

We left Turtle Island at 7am and headed back to the dock in Sandakan. Our return trip took a little longer than the original due to having to stop a Continue Reading →

Posted in Asia, Malaysia, Sabah | Leave a reply

Turtle Island

Posted on September 29, 2011 by bontaks — Leave a reply

We were collected from our accommodation as per schedule at 9:45am, and none too soon for us (not a good night’s sleep, and really, really ordinary breakfast – there truly Continue Reading →

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Kota Kinabalu & Sandakan in Sabah

Posted on September 28, 2011 by bontaks — Leave a reply

Kota Kinabalu International Airport is the second largest airport in Malaysia; it’s the gateway to Borneo – big tourist destination thanks to the amazing wildlife this part of the world Continue Reading →

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The relaxed bliss that was Temple Tree

Posted on September 25, 2011 by bontaks — Leave a reply

This resort would have to be one of the most perfect and wondrous places we have ever stayed (Temple Tree). The Chinese House, which was our home for 4 nights, Continue Reading →

Posted in Asia, Langkawi, Malaysia | Leave a reply

Our last day in KL – Batu Caves

Posted on September 21, 2011 by bontaks — Leave a reply

Our final day in Kuala Lumpur began with a taxi ride to Batu Caves. A very impressive ‘gold’ statue (15m tall – supposedly the tallest such statue in the world) Continue Reading →

Posted in Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Leave a reply

Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary

Posted on September 20, 2011 by bontaks — Leave a reply

In the couple of days leading up to our trip to the Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, Nic had been doing a bit of research online about the best experiences of Continue Reading →

Posted in Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Leave a reply

The rain continues…

Posted on September 19, 2011 by bontaks — Leave a reply

On Monday, the girls (boringly!) went to work. So John and Nic set out to make their own fun. The now usual morning thunderstorms did delay the official start to Continue Reading →

Posted in Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Leave a reply

A day of pampering

Posted on September 18, 2011 by bontaks — Leave a reply

The last few days have been a tad wet. Thankfully, not all day everyday, but there has been a thunderstorm and steady run for at least a few hours each Continue Reading →

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Kuala Lumpur – more “Asian” than Singapore

Posted on September 17, 2011 by bontaks — Leave a reply

Singapore was so very different to Kuala Lumpur. The first is pristine with obvious nods to the British influences – clean, ordered, colonial, with everyone following rules. The second, is Continue Reading →

Posted in Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Leave a reply

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