Tag: Malaysia
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Taking the Penang (Butterworth) Bangkok Train 36 to get to Hua Hin
When it was time to move on from Malaysia to Thailand we skipped the boring option of flying. Instead we decided on a good old fashioned overnight sleeper train ride from Butterworth to Hua Hin, Thailand.
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Our Favorite Places in Penang
This post focuses on some of our favorite places to visit, shop and eat on the island.
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Pros & Cons of Living in Penang
We are kind of dating places, planning at some point in the future to settle on a location as a home base for our ongoing traveling life. So how did it work out?
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Getting Around Penang Without a Car
During our recent three month stay in Penang we decided not to rent a car so here are a few ways we got around the island.
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Curry History and A Visit to Kek Lok Si Temple
Built in 1891, one of the most beautiful and visited temple complexes in Penang is Kek Lok Si Buddhist Temple
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Jungle Trek in Penang National Park
Penang National Park is the smallest national park in the country. Located in the northwest corner of the island it is a mixture of jungle and beaches.
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Finding a 3 Month Apartment Rental in Penang
Our experience apartment hunting in Penang Malaysia.
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AirBnB Vs Traditional Rental Agreements: Finding International Rental Properties Part 2.
In this post I want to compare two of the methods we have used so far to find rentals from 2 to 4 months in length.
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How We Saved Money on Travel Vaccinations
Unfortunately one aspect of traveling around the world is that you expose yourselves to infectious agents that you rarely encounter at home. Many of these infection risks can be mitigated with highly effective vaccines. When we planned our trip to Malaysia we researched what vaccinations were most appropriate for our travel style. The Centers for…
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Our Street Food Experience in Kuala Lumpur!
On the first day wandering around KL we remembered why this was the part of the world we chose to spend our winter. It felt like we had died and gone to food heaven!
The Scenic Route 