Category Archives: Malaysia

The rail experience

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

I didn’t regret the decision to traverse the Malayan jungles by rail, but I won’t do it again. To be fair, I had no major complaints. My main gripe was the speed. My journey from KL to Penang could have … Continue reading →

Posted in Malaysia

Around the island

Posted on January 1, 2011 by

At the summit of Penang Hill, I met Z, another fellow traveler from Singapore. We decided to travel together for the day. Our next location was the Kek Lok Si Temple, one of the must-visit spots in Penang. The bus … Continue reading →

Posted in Malaysia, Penang

The climb

Posted on January 1, 2011 by

The climb up Penang Hill, the tallest peak on the island, was supposed to be the highlight of my trip. Well, it did become the highlight, for a few days after the climb, when I found myself with hurting knees … Continue reading →

Posted in Malaysia, Penang

Arrival at Georgetown

Posted on December 31, 2010 by

My first impressions of Georgetown was familiar yet foreign. The shophouse scene resembled what I see in the older commercial districts back home, except with more traffic. The houses are also less refurbished, judging from the exteriors. I haven’t got … Continue reading →

Posted in Malaysia, Penang

4am ramblings

Posted on December 31, 2010 by

[start ramble mode...I'm really tired] Ok, I think I really dislike city life. It’s comforting to have MacDonald’s to camp out at when your bus arrives too early in the morning. Not having a place to rest means that  I … Continue reading →

Posted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Astro trip to Mersing

Posted on August 3, 2008 by

Writing in retrospect [Ed: I'm writing this in 2010], this was my last trip to the Mersing resort. The first was in the early 2000s, while I was still an undergrad. Set in a typical kampung by the sea, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Astronomy, Malaysia, Mersing