Kuala Lumpur (called KL) is the capital city of Malaysia.
Malaysia – Flag
That’s the flag of Malaysia.
Malaysia – Malays
Malays is an ethnic group from the Malay Peninsula.
Malays mostly live in Malaysia, but also in Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and other places.
Malaysia – People
If Malaysia is the Land of the Malays, are there only Malays who live in Malaysia?
-No!
Malaysia is quite diverse with the majority of Malays and indigenous people of Malaysia, but also big population of Chinese and Indians (Malaysia Indians).
Malaysia – Land of the Malays
The name of the country Malaysia can be translated as the Land of the Malays.
Malaysia – Different Faces of Malaysia
Malaysia is a country of different faces, with lots of varieties;
i.e., very modern areas, very poor, very traditional, plus different cultures etc.
You can kind of say it about each country, but it’s not really like that. 😉
If you could visit only one Asian country to get a “feeling of Asia” – go to Malaysia.
-That was my first impression in Malaysia and I still didn’t change my mind.
Malaysia – Asia
Malaysia is located in Southeast Asia.
Malaysia – Introduction
Welcome to Malaysia!
This month on my blog is going to be all about Malaysia.
Crete – Final impression
Bye bye Crete!
I hope you enjoyed my sunny pictures from Crete.
Do I recommend visiting Crete?
-Well, I recommend to visit “all” Greek Islands. 😀
(but not in summer 😉 )
Crete – Agios Nikolaos
Agios Nikolaos is a town for tourists with many hotels;
not my first choice destination,
but I have to say it has some charming places!
Crete – Archanes
Archanes is a nice small town on Crete.
Crete – Elounda Town
I visited Elounda kind of by accident and was positively surprised. 🙂
Crete – Elounda
Elounda is a small, nice town.
Crete – Sunset
Enjoying sunset is a thing to do on each island, isn’t it?
Crete – Mountains
Crete is also an island with nice mountains.
Today’s picture shows a typical mountain view from Kritsa.
Crete – Lace in Kritsa
Kritsa may be also a place for buying souvenirs,
especially if you like hand made products, e.g., lace.
Crete – Kritsa Village
Kritsa is a traditional village with old houses and narrow streets.
Crete – Kritsa
Kritsa was for me just a place on the way, for a short stop.
It happened to be a lovely village.
Crete – Fortezza of Rethymno
Fortezza of Rethymno is a place where you simply must go while visiting the city.
Crete – Visit Rethymno
I went to Rethymno without really knowing what to expect,
and it was a great visit!
Highly recommended!