Malaysia: Island hopping at Kota Kinabalu’s Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park (Manukan & Sapi Island)
The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park is a protected area off the coast of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. It's composed of coral reefs and five islands namely Gaya, Manukan, Sapi, Mamutik and Sulug. One of the more popular recreation activities in Kota Kinabalu for both locals and foreign visitors are visits...
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Malaysia: Hello again from Kota Kinabalu!
Hello again from Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia! I found myself back in the city where Ivan About Town was born. I wrote my first blog entry in Trekkers Lodge, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia on April 19, 2005. Sabah then was such an exotic destination to me. It still is now as I discover new places outside Kota Kinabalu.The...
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RP labor among Southeast Asia’s most expensive!
Philippine labor is not among the cheapest in Asia and the Pacific, and is even among the most expensive in Southeast Asia, next only to Singapore, data from the National Wages and Productivity Commission showed.
Data from the policymaking commission, an agency under the Department of Labor and Employment,...
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Malaysia: Nasi Kandar, Zouk and more from Kuala Lumpur
Nasi kandar is a steamed rice meal that is originally from Penang. It can be plain or mildly flavored, and served with a variety of curries and side dishes which include fried chicken (ayam goreng), fried squid (sotong goreng), curried spleen, cubed beef, fish roe, or fried prawns. For our last dinner...
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Malaysia: Genting Higlands and theme park fun at the peak!
Who said Genting Highlands is all about casinos? The Genting Theme Park in Genting Highlands is one exciting Malaysian destination for the young and young at heart. I really don't visit theme parks on my own. So when Tourism Malaysia invited us over to Genting Theme Park, why would I refuse?For a change,...
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Singapore: Singapore’s version of bak kut teh
Bak kut teh is not only found in Malaysia. In fact, Singapore has its own version of this "pork bone tea" as bak kut teh is translated in English. The difference though is that the Malaysian version is dark while the Singapore version is light.Singapore Bak kut teh is a Teochew-style broth with garlic...
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Singapore: Holland Village’s eateries and watering holes
Holland Village is a small commercial enclave that has become a popular area for younger Singaporeans and expats. Known for its eateries and watering holes, among the many establishments you could find there include bars and up-market dining options, a 24-hour kopitiam, a market, and a food court that...
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The Golden Triangle
I’ve heard a lot of stories about the Golden Triangle during my Asian history class in high school. They’ve said that it’s one of the most dangerous places in Asia. As I was traveling from Mae Sai to Huay Xai last April 2009, I accidentally saw a songthaew going to the Golden Triangle. for more travel stories, please go to www.flipnomad.com
Singapore: Orchard Road, Lau Pa Sat and more food adventures in Singapore
Singapore, just like neighboring Malaysia, is a culinary delight. Every time I visit Singapore, my friends take me around to all these great food places, especially hawker food. This trip was no different.Before proceeding to Formula One, we had an early lunch at Crystal Jade Golden Palace at the Paragon...
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Singapore: 2009 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix
We were in Singapore last September to watch the 2009 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix which is a spectacular night race that cuts through the heart of downtown Singapore. Although there were qualifying races and other events the past few days, we got ourselves tickets only for the Formula One final on...
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