Thumbs up for Popiah, Thumbs down for durian.

7 July 2010 – 8 July 2010 Author: Nick and Rachel As I write this post the train car jerks its way into northeast Malaysia, screetchhhhhhhhhhhhh! Yes, there it is another tropical tree branch scraping the side of our sleeping compartment on what is so-called the “Jungle Train.” We boarded the train late last night and are headed for Kota Bharu...

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Hot and Steamy in KL

6 July 2010 Author: Rachel We are really getting a feel for KL! Or should I say, it is infusing our pores with its diesel soaked humid air. And what can I say – I like it! We started off early today in hopes of making it to the Lake Gardens, Chinatown, Merdeka Square, and Little India, with a quick stop over to get Nick one of those doughnuts he...

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Kuala Lumpur, Day 1

6-July-2010 Author: Nick After setting foot on Malaysian soil yesterday afternoon we took a taxi (curiously cheaper and faster than taking the train) to our hostel, located in the central part of the city. After trying to decompress from the day in the air and jet lag we set out to get our first taste of the city.Before we talk about the first...

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