What is claypot noodle soup from West Malaysia? Traditionally clay pots were soaked in water, food placed inside them and then heated to cook the food. The process uses no fat, and due to the steaming process the food retains a lot of its nutrients. This technique dates back to Roman times, and is still used throughout …
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The famous and historic tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands I can’t say I get over excited about tea. I’m more of a coffee person. But, for views alone the Cameron Highland tea plantations are worth a visit. Moreover, if you have the time, I would recommend at least half a day trekking through them. My plan …
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Banana Leaf Rice from Western Malaysia I think this must come in as my number two favorite meal in Peninsular Malaysia. And, I have to say, like many things in this part of Malaysia, it’s a hit in miss affair to get a version of Banana Leaf Rice that tastes “great” every-time. I have found such a place. It’s …
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Can you photograph anywhere while traveling? Most people will likely say no, there are limits. Some will argue this is important for our security, and privacy. However, in my view, restrictions on photography are increasing to ludicrous proportions with global terrorism style paranoia. Just how bad is it getting, and how far should we let it go? Worldwide restrictions on photography It’s …
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Cameron Highlands Malaysia, land of tea plantations, strawberry fields and tours Nested high above the central area of western Malaysia’s hot peninsular is a land of cool air, mist, lush forest and history. The Cameron highlands heralded a strange call to me the moment I read about them. They spoke the soothing instinctive words of …
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What happens at the Petronas towers when it closes? You’ve gone up to the skybridge and back down. You’ve asked if you can go further up, and been told no. So, you shop till you drop all day at the giant Suria shopping mall under the iconic Petronas towers. The mall sits under the two …
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Visiting Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur It’s a very easy day trip as the caves are only 13km out of Kuala Lumpur. I took Bus 11/11d from Bangkok Bank Terminus. Close to Central Market. There was a German on the bus too, and even they only complained twice about getting there. So, it’s not too …
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