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My Weekend in Tioman as Two Legs of The Amazing Race, Part Two

My Weekend in Tioman as Two Legs of The Amazing Race, Part Two

This is the second part of my weekend trip to Pulau Tioman, Malaysia, reimagined as two legs of The Amazing Race.
My Weekend in Tioman as Two Legs of The Amazing Race, Part One

My Weekend in Tioman as Two Legs of The Amazing Race, Part One

Last weekend, I took a quick trip from Singapore to Pulau Tioman, Malaysia. Here is what happened on my trip, presented as a fictional leg on The Amazing Race.
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Sunset in Georgetown (Penang, Malaysia)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Sunset in Georgetown (Penang, Malaysia)

Picture of the Week: Sunset in Georgetown (Penang, Malaysia)
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Kapitan Keling Mosque (Penang, Malaysia)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Kapitan Keling Mosque (Penang, Malaysia)

Kapitan Keling Mosque is perhaps the most recognizable mosque in Penang. It was believed to have been established in 1801.
Greetings from Georgetown

Greetings from Georgetown

I have touched down in Penang, Malaysia! After trouble getting out of the airport, I made a new friend and tried some delicious curry mee!
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Sultan Abdul Samad Building (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Sultan Abdul Samad Building (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

The Sultan Abdul Samad Building was designed by A.C. Norman. It currently houses the offices of the Ministry of Information, Communications and Culture of Malaysia.
The Last Train Into Tanjong Pagar

The Last Train Into Tanjong Pagar

Last Thursday, 30 June 2011, was the last day of operations of Tanjong Pagar Railway Station. I found some information on Facebook about plans for a party aboard the last train pulling into that station, departing from Segamat in Malaysia. It was the perfect send-off to a historic location.

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week – Christ Church (Melaka, Malaysia)

The Christ Church in Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia is a Dutch colonial Protestant church. Construction began in 1741 and was completed in 1753 (as inscribed on the face of the church). Originally built by the Dutch, it was re-consecrated with the rites of the Church of England (and renamed Christ Church) in 1838, following transfer of...

Khawp Jai, Laos!

And so the adventure ends. It was my biggest and longest trip since last year’s three-week Southeast Asian trip, and my first major one this year (not to mention the first one with my new passport). It was an exciting one for me, too, visiting a new country for the first time, and revisiting a...

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week – View of Petronas Towers from KL Tower (Kuala Lumpur)

The Petronas Towers are the world’s tallest twin towers, but you can’t view the city from the top; free tickets can only take you to the Skybridge on the 41st and 42nd floors. On the other hand, you can go all the way to the top of the KL Tower (the fifth tallest telecommunication tower...

A Very Nice Bus Trip (Kuala Lumpur and Singapore: Day 12, 11-Apr-09)

I woke up on Saturday morning wondering if I made the right decision to stay for just one full day in Kuala Lumpur. On one hand, I’d already seen all the major sights and destinations that I wanted to visit: Petronas Towers (even if I didn’t get to go up on the skybridge), KL Tower,...

Walk This Way (Kuala Lumpur: Day 11, 10-Apr-09)

The second half of my whirlwind tour of Kuala Lumpur began after the lunchtime rain. While seeking refuge from the rain in a restaurant along Jalan Bukit Bintang, I tried to plot out the rest of my day. The guidebook I borrowed included suggestions for some walking tours around Kuala Lumpur’s Colonial District and Merdeka...