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Category: malaysia
The Food Capital of Malaysia
Day 18 of Asia 2019 trip / Day 16 in Malaysia
George Town as seen from Butterworth Ferry Terminal
Today we were off to George Town on Penang Island! We had heard great things about George Town, and it would be our last stop in Malaysia. Previously, we considered going to Langkawi, another large island of Malaysia, known for its beaches and rainforests and duty free status. But looking past the glossy pretty photos from travel bloggers and on Instagram, we found insights saying that if we were going to Thailand anyway, then don't bother. So we weren't going to.
The Town Built on Tin
Day 17 of Asia 2019 trip / Day 15 in Malaysia
Ipoh Railway Station
Ipoh is another city with plenty of history (but not extensive as Malacca's). It was originally a village until tin was found nearby in the late 19th Century, attracting investors and workers, causing a mining boom. However, by the 1970s, most of the tin was depleated and the price of tin crashed, causing a decline in the city as people left to find employment elsewhere.
Today, Ipoh is known for its colonial British architecture and food scene, as efforts to revive the city continue. We were here to get a taste of this.
Ippy Goes to Ipoh
Day 16 of Asia 2019 trip / Day 14 in Malaysia
A street in Ipoh (the view from our accommodation)
…with A, of course :)
Overall, it was not a very eventful day today as A didn't feel too good, but we had to move on from Cameron Highlands to Ipoh.
The Hunt for Vileplume... I mean, the Rafflesia
Day 15 of Asia 2019 trip / Day 13 in Malaysia
Rafflesia in bloom
One of the adventures I was most looking forward to during our trip to South East Asia was to find a Rafflesia flower. Today we were going to do just that.
Expecto Petronas
Day 11 of Asia 2019 trip / Day 9 in Malaysia
The Skybridge of Petronas Towers
Today we got up early to take a bus to Kuala Lumpur, the big smoke. At just MYR 12 each, it was cheaper than the bus we took to get to Malacca from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
More Malacca
Day 10 of Asia 2019 trip / Day 8 in Malaysia
Malacca river
We had stayed out pretty late the previous night so we left for brunch a bit late. Today we were going to explore more of Malacca.
The Venice of the East
Day 9 of Asia 2019 trip / Day 7 in Malaysia
Pimped up trishaws of Malacca
Malacca (or Melaka) is a city with a lot of history, which was what enticed us to it in the first place. It is UNESCO listed too, so tick another one off the list.
Bye Bye Borneo
Day 8 of Asia 2019 trip / Day 6 in Malaysia
Dragon dancing for Chinese New Year
It was time to leave Kuching and Borneo. We did Kuching quite slowly haha but I think it was rather productive. Borneo wasn't even on the initial plan but I pushed for it and and we're both glad I did. At least I can say A enjoyed the eating part a lot.
We were headed back to Peninsula Malaysia, and there'd be no more flying for a little while.
Lazy Day in Kuching
Day 7 of Asia 2019 trip / Day 5 in Malaysia
Roof decoration of Hong San Si Temple
We didn't do a whole lot really. Just slept in, relaxed and ate. It rained a lot too. Lunch was pretty bloody good (REAL TEH TARIK) but dinner wasn't.
To Bako National Park
Day 6 of Asia 2019 trip / Day 4 in Malaysia
A beach in Bako National Park
Fingers crossed the weather will continue to be good. It didn't really rain during the day yesterday and I was hoping this would continue because we were finally headed to Bako National Park, one of the main National Parks of Borneo. Interestingly, it faces the South China Sea.
