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  • 2011 Best places to stay in Kuala Lumpur

    2011 Best places to stay in Kuala Lumpur

    Kuala Lumpur boasts an abundance of accommodation, from basic hostels through to luxurious hotels. Finding a room you like may not be a particular challenge, but being able to afford it is another matter entirely. Going by hotel rack rates, KL is undoubtedly one of Southeast Asia's most expensive cities to stay in.

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  • What to do in Penang

    What to do in Penang

    Whether you are in Penang on your way to Thailand or you've just popped out to renew your Thai visa, you're in for a treat as there's a lot more to Penang than just hanging around waiting for a stamp. Penang boils over with culture and history, amazing buildings, great food and good shopping, there are even wildlife treks and cinemas showing the latest movie releases in English too. Whatever of these you fancy you can pack into the time it takes for your Thai visa application to be processed.

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  • Two Borneo highlights

    Two Borneo highlights

    Borneo - the name alone conjures up images of uncharted wilderness and mysteries hidden deep within the jungle. Unlike most of mainland Southeast Asia which was colonised, populated, and developed over the last couple centuries, Borneo proved impenetrable to all but the hardiest tribes people and the most brazen explorers. Much of modern-day Borneo remains largely untouched and unpopulated, making it one of the world's few remaining truly "exotic" destinations. Nature-lovers flock to Borneo for its biodiversity, but the island's physical geography also offers plenty of physical challenges. Read on to get just a taste of what Borneo has to offer to the adventurous traveller.

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