Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei [antikvár]

Destination: Malaysid, Singapore Brunei As Southeast Asian countries go, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei are models of how to get it right. Among the richest and safest nations in Asia, their transport facilities are good, accommodation standards are high, and the range and quality of food is fantastic. The region offers amazing variety - one day you could be in Kuala Lumpur's gleaming Petronas Towers listening to a world-class orchestra, the next dancing with longhouse residents in the jungle heart of Malaysian Borneo. Lovers of beaches and tropical islands will be in heaven, particularly along the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. If it's mountains, jungles and wildlife that fire you up, consider climbing Mt Kinabalu, exploring Brunei's Wasai Kandal forest and the rivers of Sarawak, or trekking in Taman Negara on the peninsula. Dive or snorkel your way around islands and encounter tropical fish, sea turtles and amazing coral reefs in clear warm waters. Then dip into city life, bargaining for kites in Kota Bharu, strolling around the historic old ports of Melaka and Penang's Georgetown, or the modern-as-tomorrow city of Singapore. When it comes to people, you've got Malays, Chinese, Indians and a host of indigenous tribes, particularly in Sabah and Sarawak. In every town or city you will find markets with local produce, arts and crafts, and a gathering of folk utterly unique to the region. And although Malaysian Borneo may at times be a little pricey owing to its jungle-frontier situation, and Brunei can be expensive for what it offers, on the whole cost is another concern you can leave at home. These three countries are ideal for whatever type of travel you could desire. ANDERS BLOMOVI^I