Monthly Archives: May 2011

Vietnam, Saigon, 17-25 May 2011

Posted on Wednesday, 25-May-2011 by Chris Desmond

Officially known as Ho Chi Minh City but the locals still call it Saigon, population 9 million. Saigon City Tour Cao Dai Temple and Cu Chi Tunnels Mekong Delta Tour Art Museum, Ho Chi Minh Museum and Vietnam Museum   … Continue reading →

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Malaysia, Penang, 10-16 May 2011

Posted on Tuesday, 17-May-2011 by Chris Desmond

I took the train from KL to Penang, $22 for a 1st class ticket, journey takes 7 hours, much nicer than flying though I did return to KL by plane. Once you arrive at Butterworth Station you can take a … Continue reading →

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Malaysia, Langkawi, 13 May 2011

Posted on Saturday, 14-May-2011 by Chris Desmond

I took the ferry from Penang to Langkawi, day trip, 3 hours one way and cost $35 for a return ticket. Departure at 0830-1130 and return 1730-2030.  On Langkawi I hired a car and driver $33 for 4 hours and … Continue reading →

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Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 2-10 May 2011

Posted on Wednesday, 11-May-2011 by Chris Desmond

My third visit to Malaysia. Genting Highlands, 1650m, 1.5 hours by bus from KL then 30 min cable car ride to the top

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