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...
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 and...
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...
by Calvin Sun | Jun 29, 2010 | Malaysia, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India, What Dreams May Come
Hello from KL LCCT Airport. Before I leave for Indonesia, how could I forget the views from the top of the Kuala Lumpur...
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,...
by Calvin Sun | Jun 29, 2010 | How's the weather?, Malaysia, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India, Walking Tours
The Batu caves We’re winding down our whirlwind tour of KL and we managed to hit up almost everything in 10 hours (in this order): Batu Caves Old Railway Station National Mosque Sri Mahamariamman Temple Chinatown Merdeka Square Little India Golden...
by Annah Kim | Jun 29, 2010 | Malaysia, Public Transportation, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India
We covered the city in a day – even with some elongated stops here and there to talk about… random things. May I just say that the public transportation in Kuala Lumpur is exceptionally deceitfully convenient. It only appears to be a great way to get...
by Calvin Sun | Jun 28, 2010 | Malaysia, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India
Currently in Kuala Lumpur. What a pretty city with a great vibe. Great mix of brown and yellow people intermingling. I like diversity. Plan tomorrow: Petronas Towers (get there early morning to get evening viewing tickets) Batu Caves Old Railway Station National...
by Calvin Sun | Jun 27, 2010 | Epiphanies on the Road, Malaysia, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India
I was getting a little worried with Penang…I know we came here just for the food, which has been cheap and exquisitely delicious, but my camera started getting a little bored. That is until this morning where we did a whirlwind walking tour of all the religious...
by Calvin Sun | Jun 27, 2010 | Fail, Lessons Learned, Malaysia, Summer 2010: Southeast Asia & India, Uncategorized Stories
So my compadre Rahul Jain told me to grow out my facial hair without shaving the entire trip. This is my progress after almost one month (27 days to be exact): It was never meant to be. - At time of posting in Penang, it was 78.8 °F - Humidity: 94% | Wind Speed:...
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