Foto: The Petrones Towers in Kuala Lumpur (bron: Rita van der Veer)
Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. The city has nearly two million inhabitants and is characterized by a great diversity of urban architecture; from old colonial buildings, Chinatown, and Little India to the modern and especially tall buildings that have dominated the skyline since the 1990s. It forms a separate federal territory within Malaysia. The most famous buildings in Kuala Lumpur are the Petronas Twin Towers, which, at 452 meters, were for a time the tallest buildings in the world (the Burj Dubai is currently the tallest building in the world). Besides these two towers, there is a lot of other high-rise architecture scattered throughout the city. An important tourist attraction is the "Menara KL" (KL Tower), a 421-meter-high television tower. The spire of this tower rises above that of the Petronas Towers because Menara KL is located on a hill called Bukit Nanas. In addition to all the modern buildings, there are still many colonial-era buildings found in the city center. However, there is not much high-rise development in the suburbs. There are also numerous shopping malls in Malaysia, which are often gigantic buildings full of shops. Some shopping malls even feature an ice rink, roller coasters, and more.
Bako National Park
Malaysia - As we walk over the wooden walkway through the mangroves, there is now water beneath us. It is high tide. I hadn’t realized this yesterday when the monkeys were playing on the beach here. After a steep climb of a little over a hundred meters in elevation, ...
Deer cave Mulu National Park
Malaysia - In the afternoon, we visit the caves of the National Park. The caves are located in the 2,376-meter-high Gunung Mulu mountain. The limestone caves of Mulu are among the largest and most beautiful caves in the world. Christopher guides us to the caves ...
Mount Kinabalu
Malaysia - When I come out of the shower, I see the New Year live on the BBC from London. Like any other day, we drive to the entrance of Mount Kinabalu National Park, about ten kilometers away. In the park, you can take beautiful walks along marked trails. You ...
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
Malaysia - In Malaysia, there are three rehabilitation reserves for orangutans. Apes that have lived in captivity are here taught again how to take care of themselves in the wild. The orangutans are fed twice daily. This is a great opportunity to see these impressive ...
Survival Island Pulau Tiga
Malaysia - The island Pulau Tiga is a National Park. Hiking trails have also been laid out through the tropical rainforest in this park. The first animals I see are already at breakfast. Near the restaurant, several Tropical Pied hornbills fly by. They settle in ...