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Pangkor Island - My last trip in Malaysia

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            It's been a while.  I guess more than 3 years to find a time for my own to do some write-up.  Here I am with my travel notes to Pangkor Island in Malaysia.           Covid was badly hit everywhere in the world.  People became very much frustrated when they can't go out of their house to do anything freely.  Malaysians loves to travel a lot and loves to eat from outside.  There are great food choices available and it is very tasteful.  There are plenty of choices to explore for food and likewise for the places.  Exploring Malaysia is an experience and it is an interesting those who likes travel.  So, the Covid made everyone to be in close proximity to their house.  When borders started opening slowly, internal travels became popular.  One such day, we few friends decided to make a drive to an Island.               Pangkor I...

A trip to Perhentian Islands

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     The Perhentian Islands are two islands named Pulau Perhentian Kecil (Small Perhentian Island) and Pulau Perhentian Besar (Large Perhentian Island). The Malay name Perhentian is translated as “place to stop”.  The islands remain relatively untouched and the only permanent inhabitants live in a small fishing village on Perhentian Kecil. Apart from footpaths that cut through the jungle, there are no roads on the islands. The only way to get around is by walking through the jungle or taking a sea taxi. Perhaps it is the stretches of white beach or the crystal clear water and the superior scuba diving. Perhaps it is the untouched forests or the relaxed atmosphere and unspoiled charm.        We, around 19 men, started our journey from Kuala Lumpur (KL) on July 15th night.  It's our first trip to Kuala Terenganu side ( I guess ) and we are not sure how to reach the places; but we know what are the prime st...