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Things to Do in Penang, Malaysia

By on March 20, 2012 in Asia, Malaysia

Forget crowded, backpacker overrun Thailand, Malaysia has the tropical climate, cheap prices, and food that scream “holiday getaway”. Penang in particular is one of the more touristy parts of Malaysia. Here are some of the things you can do if you were to take a trip to Penang.

March 20, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 0 }
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The Year in Travel: Where did you go in 2011?

By on December 28, 2011 in Asia, Australia, Europe, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, North America, Oceania, Soviet Travel, Turkey, USA

My 2011 has been quite the adventure with several overseas trips and a couple of big ones here in Australia. In this post, I lay out what has happened in my 2011 travel life. Have a read, and then share yours!

December 28, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 9 }
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The Joys of Malaysian Food: Malaysia Kitchen Final Roundup

By on December 15, 2011 in Asia, Australia, Food & Drink, Malaysia, Oceania

Earlier this year, I was a Malaysia Kitchen Blogger Ambassador. This is my round-up of posts from the experience, plus a little bit extra here and there. If you have no idea what Malaysian food is like, do click on!

December 15, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 10 }
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Day 202: As a Malaysia Kitchen Blogger Ambassador, Prepare for Several Mouth-Watering Posts

By on July 22, 2011 in Asia, Australia, Food & Drink, Malaysia, Oceania

Malaysian food is quickly becoming one of the hottest types of food around the Sydney area particularly because of its unique mix of spices and colors. It is food that you can eat with your eyes just as much with your mouth.
I was chosen as a Malaysia Kitchen Blogger Ambassador… Read more here in Sydney in order to help spread the

July 22, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 6 }
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Day 146: Thrifty Thursday Recommendations for Keeping It Cheap in Malaysia

By on May 27, 2011 in Asia, Malaysia, Thrifty Travel

If you travel Malaysia, you can expect cheap, and cheap is what we love as backpackers! One of my favorite parts of my trip was converting the price tag to a dollar equivalent and relishing the ability to get so much for so little.
But, you can do Malaysia in two ways: ultimate budget or ultimate value for your money.… Read more

May 27, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 3 }
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Day 145: On Luxury, In Travel and Normal Life

By on May 27, 2011 in Asia, Malaysia, Thrifty Travel

Ever wonder what a 120 year old bottle of rum tastes like? Don’t we all?… Read more
Yesterday I was brought face-to-face, or better yet glass to lip, with probably the most expensive swig of rum I will ever have in my life. Or maybe I’m underselling my future a bit. Perhaps I’ll have more of this luxurious rum tasting in my

May 27, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 6 }

Day 144: Life is Cheap in Malaysia, Unless You Drink Beer

By on May 26, 2011 in Asia, Malaysia

Living in Malaysia is overall quite cheap, and I’ve talked about this point a bit so far… Read more. There are $4 movies, $2 dinners, $1 popcorns at the movies… they’re all cheap and fun, unless you like to end that fun with beer (or any alcohol for that matter).
When it comes to drinking Malaysia, the beers out at pubs

May 26, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 7 }

Day 142: Shopping in Kuala Lumpur Could be Fun

By on May 25, 2011 in Asia, Malaysia

For my boyfriend and his family, a trip to Malaysia entails three things: visiting relatives, eating and shopping. This generally isn’t my normal idea of a holiday because I don’t have relatives abroad and I don’t have the money to spend on shopping (or at least I don’t allocate the money to that sphere). Eating… Read more – I love it –

May 25, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 1 }
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Day 141: The Food We Ate and the Drinks We Drank in Malaysia

By on May 24, 2011 in Asia, Food & Drink, Malaysia

We arrived back in Sydney after an overnight flight from Kuala Lumpur, which of course we got little to no sleep on. So, for the rest of the day we all walked around in a zombie state just waiting for night to roll around so we could try to get back on a normal schedule.
A normal schedule for Pat… Read more

May 24, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 10 }
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Day 140: On Cendols and Ais Kacangs

By on May 23, 2011 in Asia, Food & Drink, Malaysia

I’ve stated before that I’m not really big on Malaysian food as a whole because, well, they like to put seafood or prawn flavor in just about anything, even my chicken soup. I find it really difficult to explain to seafood likers that this is a big issue for me, and for Pat, I have to threaten the idea of… Read more

May 23, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 3 }