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Quick trip to Malaysia EP104

18. april 2024 · 10 min · 733 visninger · Kuala Lumpur and Penang

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Gerard and Jacqueline, crew of the sailing yacht Avanti, traveled to Kuala Lumpur and Penang, Malaysia, to reset their Indonesian visas.Watch By flying to Kuala Lumpur, they avoided a $130 visa renewal fee, opting instead for a $35–$40 visa-on-arrival.0:22 In Kuala Lumpur, they visited the Batu Caves, a Hindu shrine featuring a 42.7-meter-tall Murugan statue constructed from 350 tons of steel and 1,550 cubic meters of concrete.1:51 A local food tour introduced them to traditional roti, fish-based dishes, and chendol, a coconut milk and palm sugar dessert, alongside a durian tasting.3:21 The pair then took a four-and-a-half-hour luxury bus ride to Penang Island for 38 ringgit.6:46 They explored the Georgetown World Heritage Site, the historic clan jetties, and the Kek Lok Si Temple, which houses a turtle pond and serves as a major Buddhist pilgrimage site.8:01 The trip highlighted the cultural and religious diversity of Malaysia, where Buddhist temples and mosques operate in close proximity.9:21

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