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Sri Lanka-KL?-Myanmar

Sri Lanka-KL?-Myanmar

by Stephanie Quan | Jul 25, 2011 | Malaysia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Summer 2011: From the Middle East to North Korea

I have a 3 hour layover in Kuala Lumpur today. If all goes well, I’ll be able to 1. get my traveller’s cheques changed into american dollars (which is the only currency Myanmar accepts) 2. get my second flight changed to the next day and get to spend time...
Flashback To Mumbai 2009

Flashback To Mumbai 2009

by Calvin Sun | Jul 23, 2010 | India, Malaysia, Public Transportation, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India

  Since I am just simply RELAXING in Mumbai, taking a break from city-hopping and picture taking, I feel bad for those of you who are asking me to put up pictures of what Mumbai looks like through my camera. Well, the good part is that I’ve been here before...
Sri Lanka-KL?-Myanmar

Arrival In Bali Minus Some Garments

by Annah Kim | Jun 30, 2010 | Fail, Malaysia, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India

So – I had asked the previous hotel if they would do my laundry. We dropped it off in the morning and it was left for us in our room when we returned at the end of the day. I looked inside to find that I was missing: 3 under-garments 3 sports bras 1 white tank...
What A View: Final Moments In Malaysia

What A View: Final Moments In Malaysia

by Calvin Sun | Jun 29, 2010 | Malaysia, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India

  Hello from KL LCCT Airport. Before I leave for Indonesia, how could I forget the views from the top of the Kuala Lumpur Tower:     We’re currently waiting for our flight to Bali. I just inadvertently found out that being an American Express...
Malaysia In A Nutshell

Malaysia In A Nutshell

by Calvin Sun | Jun 29, 2010 | Doctor in the House, Fit for Foodies, Malaysia, Mo' Money Mo' Problems, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India

It might just be the easiest country on the Southeast Asia circuit you’ll travel to. Boasting diversity in both ethnicity and religious tolerance that might hint that of major cities in the United States, Malaysia creates a nice fruit salad of Malays, Chinese,...
Batty Batu!

Batty Batu!

by Calvin Sun | Jun 29, 2010 | How's the weather?, Malaysia, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India, Walking Tours

  We’re winding down our whirlwind tour of KL and we managed to hit up almost everything in 10 hours (in this order):Batu CavesOld Railway StationNational MosqueSri Mahamariamman TempleChinatownMerdeka SquareLittle IndiaGolden TriangleKLCC ParkPetronas...
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