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Apr92015 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

Discover The Best of KUALA LUMPURkuala lumpurDiscover The Best of KUALA LUMPUR

Kuala Lumpur is the capital and largest city of Malaysia, home to the Malaysian King – The Istana Negara, and boasts famous modern landmarks along with the historic charm of colonial buildings. KL ranks high on World’s Best Cities list and has become a Mecca for shoppers. Iam always pleased to return to Kuala Lumpur. For many reasons this is a city that has become one of my favorite travel destinations, is easily accessible from Bali with a quick 3 hour flight and offers so many of the things I look for while away from my daily plod at the office. There are two shopping centers I am drawn to on my visits here. The Suria KLCC situated at the base of the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. This is one of Malaysia’s premier centers and where stores offer major brands as well as more afforda...

Apr22015 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

MALDIVES

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Those who feel an affection for travelling and who enjoy the resort island style holiday, perhaps share the same dream as me; ‘Maldives’, known as one of the World’s most distinctive island nations in the Indian Ocean that offers a five-star unique holiday experience. Often incorrectly referred to as ‘the’ Maldives, these islands are situated approximately 700 kilometres south-west of Sri Lanka and 400 kilometres south-west of India with the territory spread over approximately 90,000 square kilometres. As an island nation, Maldives comprises almost 1,200 islands only 200 are inhabited. As the smallest Asian country with a population of only about 300,000, this charming island nation is able to attract almost 10 million tourists annually and that is so amazing. The ...

Mar282015 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

Chiang Rai

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#00e3ff"] Not to be confused with Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai is a somewhat different destination where diverse attractions, a relaxing environment, captivating scenery, good-value accommodation and tantalizing local food make it a great place to start an exploration of the Northern Thailand region. [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] Although comparably small in size and often overlooked by mainstream tourists and travellers, the city of Chiang Rai is the centre of commerce for its surrounding province. It is certainly the place for those seeking a reprieve from life’s scurrying demands. The city’s surrounds offer the natural attractions of lush forests, waterfalls, exotic wildlife and remote hill tribes. Here one can visit the histori...

Mar272015 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

Ha Long Bay

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Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay comprises almost 2,000-limestone islets covering an area of approximately 1,500 km² and the core of the bay size is about 334 km² where a high density of 775 stunning islets can be found. About 1,600 people live in 4 different villages of ‘Descending Dragon Bay’ and these are sustained through fishing and marine aquaculture while living in the floating houses. Some say that the transformation of Ha Long Bay has occurred over almost 500 million years due to different conditions and environments but the evolution of the karts in Descending Dragon Bay has taken 20 million years under the impact of the tropical wet climate. Some of these thousands of unique limestone islets have names that are mostly derived from their unique shapes such as elephant, figh...

Mar272015 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

Phuket The Nature

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Spectacular scenery, stunning tropical sunsets and warm blue sea await you at one of Asia’s most popular beach destinations. This fun island provides an unbeatable combination of perfect silky soft white palm-lined beaches, superb hospitality and great value accommodation. Whether it is its world class diving in the Andaman Sea, golf at world-standard championship courses or exciting eco-adventures in tropical forests that attract your interest, Phuket is certainly a place to extend your horizons. Take an exhilarating speedboat trip to the surrounding islands or enjoy a serene cruise around mystical Phang Nga Bay. Alternatively, why not simply enjoy Phuket’s vibrant nightlife in Patong Beach? I would not presume to tell you what to do in Phuket but there are some great places tha...

Mar182015 by Tropical LifeNo Comments

Malacca City

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#00e3ff"] Situated about 150 km south of Kuala Lumpur and 260 km north of Singapore, Malacca City was once central to Malaya during the 15th and 16th century’s. Established from its beginning as a small fishing village in the 14th century by the Prince of Palembang, Malacca City has had hundreds of years of colonial rule by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] I visited Malacca a couple of months ago and was overwhelmed by the rich history, culture and landmark architecture. The city is a historical treasure trove and was listed in July 2008 by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. From its foundation Malacca rapidly developed to become the most important warehousing and staging port as gateway to th...