Three words I'd use to describe Kamphaeng Phet? Interesting, authentic and non-touristic. The small-ish town is about halfway between Kanchanaburi and Chiang Mai, which makes it a perfect stopover to avoid a night bus. Some stunning UNESCO temple remains can be found within the town, and there are a number of beautiful waterfalls and trekking …
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Kanchanaburi is a small town a few hours away from Bangkok, near the Thai/Myanmar border. It's a peaceful place that's not overly developed, but it still has great restaurants and interesting things to do. The main sights in Kanchanaburi refer to the horrors of the Thailand-Myanmar railway, that was constructed by foreign POWs and Asian …
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During my six week stay in Malaysia, I ended up in Kuala Lumpur (KL) three times. Each time I saw a different side to KL and fell in love with the multicultural, non-stop, vibrant city. Getting there & around The first time we arrived in the city, we'd hired a car from Johor Bahru to …
Sandakan is on the north-east coast of Sabah and is a good gateway for exploring Sabah's nature hot spots, like the Kinabatangan River and Sepilok. There isn't much to do in the city itself, but the charm of the old town, the lack of western development and the friendly people make it an enjoyable visit …
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The Kinabatangan River is the second largest river in Malaysia, stretching 560km through the southwest of Sabah. Borneo's endemic proboscis monkeys, crocodiles, hornbills, pgymy elephants, amongst other birds and mammals, can all be spotted along the riverbanks from the water. It's really worth a visit if you're in Sabah. Seeing these animals in the true …
Sepilok is a small place that's been made popular by the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sun Bear Conservation Centre and the Rainforest Discovery Centre. Three unmissable attractions in a relaxing environment make a perfect couple of days. A lot of people will only visit Sepilok as a day trip from Sandakan, but they'll have to rush/miss …
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Kinabalu National Park is a perfect place to immerse yourself in nature, switch off and relax for a few days. The area was one of the first national parks in Malaysia, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With over 4500 species of plants, 100 mammal and 326 bird species and multiple walking trails, …
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Kota Kinabalu (KK) is the capital of Sabah, the northern Malaysian state in Borneo. The city is on the coast of the south China sea and surrounded by rainforest, making the air nice to breathe (what a difference after Kuala Lumpur!). The city has developed a lot in recent years - a few shopping malls …
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How would I describe Koh Lipe in one word? Paradise! The tiny Thai island has everything - beautiful beaches, incredible off-the-beach snorkelling, fantastic diving, delicious food and friendly people. What more could you want?! We planned to spend four days here but it ended up being six. We just love the island life too much! …
Langkawi is made up of 104 islands and is 30 km off the north-west of Malaysia. The main island of Langkawi is pretty big, not overly populated and a lot of forest still remains. The island is duty-free, which makes it a popular with locals, as well as international tourists. There are a lot of …
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