Category: Malaysia

Photos: Markets in Kota Kinabalu

One thing which I really like about Asian countries is that there’s almost always an open-air market nearby, wherever you are. They could be selling food, household appliances, antiques, vegetables- whatever it is, you’re...

Riding the North Borneo Railway

This was a train where time stood still. Not figuratively speaking, but literally. Jual, the Head Steward on the North Borneo Railway, was going from carriage to carriage. “Ladies and gentlemen, we are not...

This week’s photo- Chilies

I was in a vegetable market in Terengganu, Malaysia when I saw this huge mound of fresh chillies at one of the stalls. Red and green really go well together.

Anyone fancy a train ride?

I see some pretty good things in this part of the world in the months to come. Pic from the nice folks at northborneorailway.com.my In July, the North Borneo Railway will start running again...