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Advantages: Exotic places in Malaysia
Disadvantages: Lack of public transport

This is a review on Sandakan and Mataking Island in Sabah (East Malaysia). East and West Malaysia is separated by the South China Sea and besides flying, there is no other mode of transport. Sandakan was the capital of Sabah until 1946. It was occupied by the British who left behind their culture and the buildings. My trip to Sandakan and Mataking Island was a short one. The first 2 nights was in Sandakan and 1 night in Mataking Island. Day 1 ...
...airport in Sabah - the capital of Sabah is Kota Kinabalu). Those who are interested in climbing the Kinabalu mountain should arrange to stay at least 2 nights in Kota Kinabalu. From Kota Kinabalu airport, there are direct flights to Sandakan everyday. If you want to fly budget, take AirAsia or else Malaysia Airlines takes you to the same destination. Arrived at Sandakan airport and was picked up by my friend. We headed straight to the Kim Fung Market ... Read review

Advantages: an unforgettable experience
Disadvantages: bus loads of tourists crowding around shouting

...of effort to get to Sepilok it really is worth doing.Sandakan is very quiet,some excellent food stalls near the beach and some pretty clean cheap accommodation.A bus from the station leaves every day to the sanctuary very early so it is worth staying over in Sandakan the night before.Bus picks you up again back to the town at 4pm so you can spend the whole day there.This is much better than the tour load of buses you see arrive for just the feeding ...
...and macaques came very quickly to feed and were not scared by the snapping cameras-I have to say I was disappointed being surrounded by screaming children and shouting parents but I sat quietly and watched even after the bus tours left again. It was very entertaining and I could have sat and watched them for hours but we decided to go for a jungle trek in order to see more. This was something I do not think many people consider and it was the most ... Read review

Advantages: Promises to be a great race
Disadvantages: None

So after Australia's thrilling first installment in the 2003 championship race the next stop is Sepang, Malaysia. Can DC and McLaren capatilse on their winning start? Will Raikkonen secure his madien victory? Can Michael Schumacher get back to his winning ways? How bad really is that Williams? Will Jenson tell Jacques to Button it? Will the car in front of the rest be a Toyota? Just so many questions to be answered, but one thing for sure this ...
...So what are going to be the main factors which could influence the outcome of Sunday's race? Well that obviously going to be the weather and tyres. The Sepang circuit is one which tends to generate alot of heat into the tyres with track temperatures getting nearer 50 degrees if the temperature is hot. This is going to benefit the Michelin runners, McLaren, Williams, Renault and Toyota as their tyres have traditionally performed better in the hot ... Read review

Advantages: Unique wildlife experience
Disadvantages: leaches

Borneo is a fairly large island, a bit larger than France, surrounded by the indonesian archipelago, Singapore, the Philippines and Malaysia. It is actually divided into four regions, two of which, in the north (Sarawak and Sabah) are governed by Malaysia, Brunei, a small independent sultanate completely enclosed by Sarawak, and in the south, the largest region is the Indonesian provinces of Kalimantan (East, South, West and Central Kalimantan). ...
...beauty and unique wildlife rapidly being destroyed by logging and palm-oil production. In September 2006 I visited the two Malaysian states, Sarawak and Sabah. To use the old cliche it really was the holiday of a lifetime (although I do try to have at least one holiday of a lifetime every year) I am a keen wildlife photographer and after having done various safaris and other wildlife watching adventures a primate expedition seemed like a good next ... Read review

Advantages: cheap and tasty food
Disadvantages: busy traffic during peak hours, local transport not good

...food. In Little India, off Penang Road, you will find authentic Indian food and the famous Teh Tarik (hot tea). Watch and be amazed how the peddlars manage to pour hot tea or milk from one cup to another from a far distance without missing a drop. Enjoy a packet of rice and curry wrapped in banana leaves while sipping the hot tea and enjoying the night life in Penang, what else can you ask for? Visit the Ferringhi beaches, white sandy beaches for ...
...lobsters. Or go to Penang Road famous Cendol stall and quench your thirst with their delicious cendol (green jelly with red beans and shaved ice and coconut milk). Prepare to wait for the cendol and stand infront of the stall to eat it as soon as it is prepared. ... Read review