Monthly Archives: October 2014

Singapore; The Lion City

With great delight, Suzy and I have made it to the island of Singapore, just south of the Malayan peninsula. The name Singapore comes from the name given to this island by Prince Sang Nila Ultama in 1299. This Srivijayan Prince was out looking for a new capital for his empire and came across this island. While on the island…read more →

16 Oct, 2014

Malaysia; Penang, Batu Feringhi, Georgetown

After Kuala Lumpur, Suzy and I boarded a train for Penang, a small island on the Northwest coast of Malaysia. We were excited to arrive as most magazines and tourist information tout Penang as Malaysia’s newest hot-spot.  We checked into the Copthorne Orchid Hotel and enjoyed the beach and the hotels fabulous pool. It is in this Northern area of…read more →

6 Oct, 2014

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