12/07/16 To try and see some more sharks I snorkelled across to the left of the island where there is another beach, it was quite a long distance but it felt good to do some exercise! I didn't see any sharks but again I was pleased with all the fish I did see and the … Continue reading Malaysia – Kapas Island, sharks
Category: Destination
Malaysia – Kapas Island
11/07/14 After a night bus to Kuala Terrangu, we finally arrived in Marang. I had to ask the bus driver to stop by the Marang jetty so we could avoid getting a bus back on ourselves from KT. We had a quick walk around the mosque to get to the jetty, there were signs so … Continue reading Malaysia – Kapas Island
Malaysia – Tioman Island, Juara beach
09/07/16 We decided to head to Juara beach which I had read was the nicest beach on the island. Not to miss out on that we set off on a hike through the jungle, after breakfast of course at the place near the jetty towards monkey bay. I had a porridge with water and fruit … Continue reading Malaysia – Tioman Island, Juara beach
Malaysia – Tioman Island, Monkey Bay
08/07/16 I woke up early to get to the jetty for 9am, it was a short 5 min walk from the hotel. I had bought my return ferry ticket once I got off the bus for 35rm. At the jetty you are required to buy two conservation tickets, one is only 5 rm and the … Continue reading Malaysia – Tioman Island, Monkey Bay
Malaysia – Getting to Tioman island
07/07/16 I dropped my friend off at the airport and then took a train to TBS bus station which cost 37rm. From there I was planning to head to Mersing to finally get to Tioman Island. Unfortunately it was so busy because of the holidays and I was only able to get a bus at … Continue reading Malaysia – Getting to Tioman island
Malaysia – KL round two
06/07/16 Today I went back to the char siu restaurant in Jalan pulu Hulu and had some char siu, crispy pork and veg. It was so delicious and I enjoyed every bite! I had to uber there as I had no means of getting there otherwise, it's really cheap too. I went to Pavillion again … Continue reading Malaysia – KL round two
Malaysia – Ipoh to KL train
05/07/16 I headed back to KL via train, as it was the end of Ramadan the roads were likely to be packed. I had booked my ticket at the station the day before and was lucky to get a ticket at 9am. It cost 35rm which I think is more than a bus, but at … Continue reading Malaysia – Ipoh to KL train
Malaysia – Ipoh, Old town street art
04/07/16 Today was yet another chill day, but mainly because it was too hot to go anywher. What I did manage to do, however, was the street art trail around old town. At the tourist information centre there is a map you can use as a guide to find all 8 pieces of wall art. … Continue reading Malaysia – Ipoh, Old town street art
Malaysia – Ipoh, Flea market & Lost World Hot springs
03/07/15 As it was a Sunday I went to go see the flea market near the night market, where the locals sell anything and everything. I was amused to see cola bottles, remote controls and old cast irons for sale. The market is open from 6am - 12pm but they started packing up a bit … Continue reading Malaysia – Ipoh, Flea market & Lost World Hot springs
Malaysia, arriving in Ipoh
02/07/16 I took a morning bus from Cameron Highlands to Ipoh for 22RM, it took around 2 hours to arrive at Amanjaya Terminal. From there I had to get a local bus which was upstairs from the arrivals, and found bus 116 to Medan Kidd Station which is a short walk to my hostel and … Continue reading Malaysia, arriving in Ipoh
travelbao.co.uk 