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Melaka

Travel map and Photo Blog - Malaysia

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Traveling to Melaka... arriving in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) via Incheon (South Korea) then traveling to/through; Kuala Lumpur, Melaka (Malaysia), and back home via Kuala Lumpur, (Malaysia)...



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Masjid Kampung Kling
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The impressive 'Masjid Kampung Kling', during the evening, Malacca, Malaysia.





Jonker Express
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Train of ornate trishaw's, taking tourists down Jonker Street, Malacca, Malaysia.





Sungai Melaka
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Traditional houses on the Melaka River, Malacca, Malaysia.





Kafe Eleven
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One of the many traditionally themed cafes, Malacca, Malaysia.





How Her Siang Dim Sum
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Enjoying delicious Dim Sum and cold Carlsberg, on a balmy evening, Malacca, Malaysia.





Melacca Trishaw
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Garishly decorated and brightly lit trishaws, awaiting customers, Malacca, Malaysia.





Taming Sari
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Towering 110m, the 'Taming Sari' revolving tower, lights up the night sky, Malacca, Malaysia.





Peranakan Portal
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A portal, to the 'Peranakan' past, Malacca, Malaysia.





Other travels to Malaysia include;

Malaysia 2009 - Traveling through KL, Cameron Highlands and the Perhentian Islands.
Penang 2007 - Enjoying the food and culture of Georgetown.
Sabah/Brunei 2001 - Relaxing on tropical Pulau Gaya.
Sabah/Sarawak 1998 - Climbing Mt Kinabalu and exploring wild Borneo jungle.
Asian Adventures 1988 - Getting a taste of Peninsular Malaysia on my SEA sojourn.



Other Malaysian photos from my travels;

Malaysian photos - (PhotoStream)





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Central Asia

Travel map and Photo Blog - Uzbekistan (O'zbekiston), Kyrgyzstan (Кыргызстан)

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Traveling to Uzbekistan/Kyrgyzstan... arriving in Tashkent (Uzbekistan), via Incheon (South Korea) then traveling to/through; Tashkent, Fergana (Uzbekistan), Osh, Jalalabad, Arslanbob, Bishkek, Cholpon Ata, Karakol, Tamga, Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent (Uzbekistan) and back home via Seoul (South Korea)...



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Incheon Evening
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Enjoying delicious Korean BBQ, on the streets, Incheon, South Korea.





Fresh Bread
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Fresh Uzbeki 'Odi Non' bread, at the local markets, Fergana, Uzbekistan.





Margilan Minaret
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Ancient mosque, in the 'Silk Road' town, Margilon, Uzbekistan.





Apartment Art
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Classic 'Soviet-era' apartment block, Osh, Kyrgyzstan.





Arslanbob Views
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View of the stunning 'Khrebet Babash-Ata Mountains', from the small mountain village, Arslanbob, Kyrgyzstan.





Cholpon Ata
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A brief respite for the weary traveller, on the tranquil shores of 'Lake Issyk Kul', where Kazakh and Russian holiday makers, flock to frolic in the waters of the lake, Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyzstan.





Russian Orthodox
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The unique and intricate detail, of the all wooden 'Russian Holy Trinity Orthodox Church', Karakol, Kyrgyzstan.





Village Rose
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On the streets of the small, dusty, rural village, Tamga, Kyrgyzstan.





Last of the Eagle Hunters
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A young male eagle, belonging to one of the handful of Kyrgyz who practice 'Burkutchu' or 'Eagle Hunting', Bokonbaevo, Kyrgyzstan.





Changing of the Guard
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At the central 'Ala-Too Square', you can see the ritual of the 'changing of the guard', in the capital, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.





City of Walls
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The ancient 'Silk Road' town of Khiva is completely enclosed within these spectacular 'Mughul Walls', Khiva, Uzbekistan.





Sunset Departure
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Late afternoon on the platform, at the Urgench Railway Station, Urgench, Uzbekistan.





Kolan 'Great' Mosque Dome
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The Kolan 'Great' Mosque holds 12 000 worshiper's, and is so grand, that in 1219 Genghis Khan thought it was the 'Palace of the Emir', Bukhara, Uzbekistan.





Uzbek Pottery
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Traditional pottery for sale, on the streets outside the Kolan 'Great' Mosque, Bukhara, Uzbekistan.





Bibi-Khanum Mosque
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The sublime colours of the famous 'Bibi-Khanum Mosque', Samarkand, Uzbekistan.





Jongno
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On the busy streets, Jongno, Seoul, South Korea.



Other photos from my travels;

Uzbekistan (O'zbekiston) photos - (PhotoStream)
Kyrgyzstan (Кыргызстан) photos - (PhotoStream)
Korean (대한민국) photos - (PhotoStream)





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Vietnam

Travel map and Photo Blog - Vietnam (Việt Nam)

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Traveling to Vietnam... arriving in Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) via Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), then traveling to/through; Ho Chi Minh, Binh Chau (Southeast), Mui Ne (South Central Coast), Da lat, Buon Ma Thuot, Gia Nghia (Central Highlands), Phuoc Long, Ho Chi Minh (Southeast),(Vietnam) and back home via Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).



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Old and New
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Saigon skyline, soaring north, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.





Saigon Streets
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Typical outdoor vegetable stall, on the busy streets, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.





Hot Springs
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Hot springs of the kitchie proletariat 'Binh Chau Eco Spa Resort', Binh Chau, Vietnam.





Salt Fields
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Harvesting salt, from the flooded coastal fields, near Thanh Phong, Vietnam.





Fishing Port
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Colourful fishing boats, in the harbour, Mui Ne, Vietnam.





Skelter Shelter
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Shelter erected for tour guides, at the beginning of the 'Red Gorges', outside the small, hot and wind-swept town, Ap Thien Ai, Vietnam.





Night Markets
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Setting up at the Central markets, in the Central Highland city, Da Lat, Vietnam.





Rubber Plantation
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One of the many rubber plantations, that surround Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam.



Drive-thru
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At the lively local morning vegetable markets, Gia Nghia, Vietnam.



Cash Crop
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Cashews drying on the streets, Phuoc Long, Vietnam.



"Your Move..."
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Enjoying an afternoon game, amongst friends, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.



Other Vietnamese photos from my travels;

Vietnamese (Việt Nam) photos - (PhotoStream)




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