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Between mountains and beaches, lies the beautiful town of Kuching, the state capital of Sarawak in Malaysian Borneo. Kuching translates to 'kucing' or cats in Malay. Accessible by flight from Singapore and Malaysia, it is one of the major cities in Malaysia.
Visitors have to take a walk through town to immerse in the local culture, and visit the mountains and beaches. The view is magnificent. The locals are friendly and gracious. Transportation on taxi is easily available. The specialties include Sarawak peppers and Mayan Tea. The Sarawak Cultural Village near Kuching showcases the diverse lifestyles of the state's ethnic group, visit the authentic dwellings and view their crafts, household items and musical instruments. The lively cultural performance at the Cultural village runs twice a day for 45 minutes and is a major highlight.The village is the venue of the annual Rainforest World Music Festival. Damai Beach is a major vacation spot in Kuching. Just half an hour away from Kuching is the wonderful Semenggoh Wildlife Sanctuary for Orangutangs.
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Mar 25, 2008
I was told that there was very little to do in Kuching, but on a day off I spent and amazing few hours in a local National Park...Bako. I saw three types of monkey, including the probosis monkey, two types of snake, numerous insects, amazing plants, monitor lizards, spiders, wild boar and so many birds it was hard to keep count.Just amazing
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Nov 03, 2007 - Nov 09, 2007
Kuching, Malaysia -› Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -› ...
I must have dozed off for a bit as this morning I was woken by a phone call from Tina at the Australian Embassy in Kuala Lumpar. Was VERY glad to speak to someone who could tell me what to do next.... this is what I had to do
1)Go to the Kuching Immigration office and pay 100 Ringett for a special pass that would allow me to fly to K.L.
2)Transfer my Malaysian Airlines flight from Kuching - Singapore to Kuching -K.L. (cost extra)
3) Get to the Australian High Commission in...
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Jun 02, 2006 - Sep 03, 2008
Harrogate, England, UK -› Prague, Czech Republic -› ...
People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Robin (England), Marcus (Finland), Hannes (Sweden)
On Monday Hannes, Robin, Marcus, Julia and I got our backsides into gear and hired a car for the afternoon to go out to Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, the home of some of the most unbelievable creatures on Gods green Earth! The 20km journey started badly as we missed our turn-offs and ended up heading to who knows where. After a few stops for directions, we eve...
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Sep 01, 2005 - Sep 30, 2005
Auckland, New Zealand -› Singapore, Singapore -› ...
I spent two weeks with family in Singapore and Malaysia, a worthwhile visit planned around my mother's 78th birthday! While there in Kuching, I renewed my passport ... an impressive process which saw the document being issued the same day.
Malaysia adopted the smart or E-passport (containing a chip with biometrics) in 1998 but I've managed to get away with a type-written one issued in NZ all this time. It was the first in the world and actually preceded the international ...
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