Posts Tagged ‘cuisine’

Traditional Malay Experience

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Malaysia offers diverse, cosmopolitan cities as well as unspoiled tropical getaways. The Tanjong Jara Resort reflects both Malay tradition and culture.

The signature welcome drink at the Tanjong Jara Resort is roselle, which is derived from the petals of a herbal flower called asumpaya. This was the first taste of Malaysia’s refreshing hospitality. After the flight to the country’s capital Kuala Lumpur, it is a 45 minute flight into Terengganu’s small airport.
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Backpacker Guide (Kuala Lumpur)

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

This guide will show backpackers the best hotels and great areas to stay in Kuala Lumpur, the best areas to eat and where to get the best bargains in town.
Malaysia’s currency the Ringgit Malaysia for short RM is worth five times more than your Euro, and six times more than your British pound and three and half times the US Dollar. Malaysia offers the opportunity to live on a couple of Dollars a day.
The city can be a bit confusing at times, because of some hills and small mountains in the city center. Kuala Lumpur maps are available from any convenient store.
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