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Jungle Railway in Malaysia – The best train times and most scenic sections

June 6, 2019 By James Clark 50 Comments

The Jungle Railway The Jungle Railway is one of the great train journeys of Southeast Asia, spanning the length of Peninsula Malaysia through its rugged interior. Officially known as the East Coast Railway Line (ECRL), the Jungle Railway travels from Johor Bahru near the Singapore-Malaysia border in the south, to Tumpat near the Thailand border […]

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Airbnb in Kuala Lumpur – Modern private studio with city view for $29 a night

April 15, 2019 By James Clark 1 Comment

Airbnb in Kuala Lumpur - Modern private studio with city view for $29 a night

Kuala Lumpur is undergoing a construction boom that is giving the city one of the best skylines in Southeast Asia. With so many apartment towers going up there are plenty of short term apartment rentals on the market. I had a 4 night stay in the city, so I had a look on Airbnb for […]

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Guesthouse Review: Taman Negara Travellers Lodge, Kuala Tahan – Malaysia

April 11, 2019 By James Clark

Guesthouse Review: Taman Negara Travellers Lodge, Kuala Tahan - Malaysia

Hotel Name: Taman Negara Travellers Lodge Address: Taman Negara, Kuala Tahan, Malaysia. I stayed at the Taman Negara Travellers Lodge in Kuala Tahan, Malaysia. I booked online for the rate of 60 MYR ($14.45 USD) plus there is a 10 MYR ($2.40 USD) government tax which is not collected during booking. Kuala Tahan is the […]

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Hotel Review: Hotel Bestari, Kuala Lipis – Malaysia

April 9, 2019 By James Clark

Hotel Review: Hotel Bestari, Kuala Lipis - Malaysia

Hotel Name: Hotel Bestari Address: 42 & 43, Lorong BBKL 2/2/1, Kuala Lipis, Malaysia. I stayed at the Hotel Bestari in Kuala Lipis, Malaysia. I booked it for its price and location in Kuala Lipis. The rate was 70 MYR ($16.93 USD) per night. Kuala Lipis is a small city (it’s known as Little KL) […]

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Guesthouse Review: Rose House Dabong – Malaysia

April 8, 2019 By James Clark

Guesthouse Review: Rose House Dabong - Malaysia

Hotel Name: Rose House Dabong Address: Lot 1050, Dabong, Kelantan, Malaysia. I stayed at the Rose House Dabong in Dabong, Malaysia. I’d never heard of Dabong until I started planning my trip on the Jungle Railway. Dabong is a village on the railway line, and one of the last daytime services terminates here. I wanted […]

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Guesthouse Review: Diyana Bajet Hotel, Kota Bharu – Malaysia

April 7, 2019 By James Clark

Guesthouse Review: Diyana Bajet Hotel, Kota Bharu - Malaysia

Hotel Name: Diyana Bajet Hotel Address: No 209 Seksen 11, 1135 Jalan Hilir Pasar, Kota Bharu City Centre, Kota Bharu, Malaysia. I stayed at the Diyana Bajet Hotel in Kota Bharu. I booked it for its location in Kota Bharu and the rate was 30.52 MYR ($7.40 USD) for a private room with shared bathroom. […]

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Guesthouse Review: Kimberley House, Georgetown – Malaysia

February 24, 2019 By James Clark

Guesthouse Name: Kimberley House. Address: 59 Kimberley Street, George Town, Penang, Malaysia. I stayed at Kimberley House in Georgetown, Penang. I booked online and the rate was 42.90 MYR ($10.50 USD) per night, plus a 10 MYR tax that is collected by the hotel. I picked it for its location on Kimberley Street, which is […]

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The Brooklyn of Penang – Seven Streets Precinct / South George Town

February 22, 2019 By James Clark 4 Comments

I’ve been a frequent visitor to Penang over the last decade, being one of the few places I visit on an annual basis. I spend most of my time wandering the streets of the UNESCO World Heritage area of Georgetown, as it’s undisputedly the main attraction. In the last few years though I’ve been lured […]

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The rebirth of Ipoh Old Town

February 14, 2019 By James Clark 15 Comments

Ipoh is a city on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia and the capital of the state of Perak. Ipoh experienced a tin mining boom in the early 19th century, and today there are many remnants of the colonial era. The train station at Ipoh’s old town, known locally as the “Taj Mahal of Ipoh”, […]

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Guesthouse Review: Argyll Inn, Penang – Malaysia

February 11, 2019 By James Clark

Guesthouse Review: Argyll Inn, Penang - Malaysia

Guesthouse Name: Argyll Inn. Address: 205 Jalan Argyll, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia. I stayed at the Argyll Inn in Georgetown, Penang, and I booked it online and picked it for its price and location. The Argyll Inn is located just outside of the UNESCO World Heritage zone of Georgetown, though it still feels like the old […]

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