From Tawau (Malaysia) to Tarakan (Indonesia): a breeze!
Do you dream of tropical beaches? Do not go to Tawau! People are nice, but this Malaysian city in northeastern Borneo is a mochissime. Its only attraction is to be the entry point to Indonesia ...
Expedition project in Derawan
I finally decided the stages for my Malaysian-Indonesian trip of July: Perhentian, Mabul (Sipadan), Derawan. Nothing but islands! These holidays will be insular and aquatic.
Luxury hotel in Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru is a borderless city without any charm. Its asset: to be the gateway to Malaysia, just in front of Singapore.
Arrival in Kota Bahru
The train that never arrives has finally arrived, the taxi drivers rushed to the handful of farangs who came down with their backpacks.
Malaysia, the country where you never arrive...
The famous night train finally arrived at Songai Kolok, at the border. Rather late, due to an obscure problem with the loco. It was the guy in charge of my carriage who informed me, as I was getting a little impatient this morning, at around 10:30 am, the supposed arrival time, in front of the endless string of stations, none of which was Songai Kolok.
Thai stopover in Koh Tao
I went back to take a look at Jansom Bay, on Koh Tao. A pretty little cove, which I liked, but which is already in the process of being transformed...