Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia Travel Blogs

Perhentian Islands - Paradise?
May 1, 2006 (3 photos)

... we could do (Apart from diving - which none of us fancied - apparently Flora bay is the best PADI (Diving) resort in Malaysia)was a jungle trek. Not knowing anything about this, only that it took about 40 mins We ventured into it just after 6pm.. What a ...

The Art of the Hammock
Jul 2, 2005 (5 photos)

... and sleeping out the front of my cabin with brief interruptions to buy food or swim. Finally my search across northern Malaysia was successful. Backpackers abounded, and though it wasn't as crowded as the Thai islands, the parties were great. Beach bashes ...

Swimming with Sharks
May 8, 2007

... 1 American man with whom I traveled for almost two weeks (I'm trying to slowly reintegrate myself back into America...why?!?!)   Malaysia was a great destination where I drank tea in the highlands and soaked up the sun on the islands, but I had to ...

Throw another shark on the barbie
Aug 12, 2005 (2 photos)

Monsoon Sunbathing
Oct 22, 2005 (8 photos)

Finally we had made it to the Perhentian islands having left Thailand earlier than planned to beat the monsoon rains that were heading this way. Unfortunately we had believed the Lying Planets estimate of mid Nov for when the islands normally closed down ...

Keep Refrigerated
Aug 10, 2005 (4 photos)

Give us a Snorkel
Aug 13, 2005 (4 photos)

Relocation relocation relocation
Aug 11, 2005 (4 photos)

A hidden paradise...
Apr 10, 2005

(Nicole) We flew from KL to Kota Bahru (I love these tongue twisting names) to go diving in the Perhentian Island. We stayed at Cocohut Hotel, which is run by a Chinese (Hakka) family. The sand is soft and white and the water is clearly clear blue. The ...

Happy Birthday Mum
Oct 24, 2005 (1 photos)

No phone, no email, no post, we decided to write a message in the sand to celebrate Wayne's mum's birthday.

Kuala Terengannu
Aug 12, 2008

... and then headed to the bridge where we were told we could catch the Terengannu bus. Roti Canai is the traditional breakfast in Malaysia and its really good, its a kind of flat bread, served with curry sauce usually although you can have it with loads of ...

One Last Asian Adventure
May 30, 2007 (23 photos)

... and our last taste of Asia. The day began with two very smooth flights that brought us to the small town of Kota Bharu in Malaysia where we found out that the last ferry boat to the island was leaving in 20 minutes...and that the taxi ride to get to the ...

Beware of the Monkey Juice!
Aug 28, 2006 (35 photos)

... saw our friend Sandro pass. We watched the sunset and played with some kittens. Unlike Thailand that has an overpopulation of dogs, Malaysia has cats. The sunset was partly hidden by some clouds, but a great view non the less. Luckily for us, Sandro ...

Perhentian island
Sep 26, 2007 (9 photos)

... help of our Water Taxi guy, to get a cake sent over from the mainland. We had a great night out and got home far too late.  After our long break from travelling around we were raring to go and get stuck into Malaysia. So far, it had been great.

Perenthians
Aug 9, 2006 (2 photos)

Hello All, After leaving the Cameron Highlands by uneventful minibus we decided to go to the Perintian islands. We stayed on Kecil island which is the smaller of the two Perinthians and it was absolutely beautiful. Not amazingly different from all the ...

200 Not Out
Aug 7, 2009

... Mrs E E McLean)… Since the 100 day blog we have found Indian food in Bolivia, Ecuador, Indonesia & Malaysia. We also reacquainted ourselves with bacon sandwiches and a decent cup of tea every morning in Sydney – sooooooooooooooooooooo good ...

Sad to leave this island, you know
Sep 9, 2004 (11 photos)

... toiletries - products to prove in glove compartment) and allowed me some insights in what it requires to be a good Muslim in Malaysia. A hair raising (literally, it was a rather nice to feel some wind actually) speed boat ride took me to what I later ...

Zoe and Jem on the beautiful island of Kecil
Jun 1, 2006 (6 photos)

... were no foot issues this time so all was good! Didn't really go out on the perhentians as alcohol isn't readily available in malaysia. Its probably a good thing as we needed a break from the buckets (they're evil!). We stayed in a tiny little beach hut ...

A Day in KT
Jul 9, 2009 (3 photos)

The local bus with school children getting on and off was fine, girls clad in headscarfes blowing out of the windows. Most of the houses were little more than shacks, some with neat gardens, a cow or a goat and lots with chickens. As we arrived in KT ...

Islanders!
Jul 3, 2006 (8 photos)

Just before you all think I may have turned into a hippy with a tent and long dreadlocks - I am back on mainland Malaysia after extending my island time from 5 to 10 days! Decided to sign up with Turtle divers to do my advanced open water. Luckily I ...

Redang Island West Coast of Malaysia
May 20, 2005 (19 photos)

... us all the way from Florida, USA and we took her and joined about 15 other friends 7 hours drive on the other side of Malaysia from Penang were we live. The entire trip was so relaxing and nice. Also...I made my first night dive and loved it! The night ...

Proper Paradise
Oct 1, 2006 (5 photos)

We were worried that after our Thai island feast we would begin to feel a little beached out by the time we got to "Malaysia's show-piece islands" and we couldn't have that because of the significant timing! (For those of you who may not know it was my ...

Kuala Terrenganu
Jan 23, 2008 (7 photos)

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Hello Paradise!
Mar 3, 2005 (13 photos)

What can we say? WOW! We arrived by fast (very fast and bumpy!) speedboat to Pelau Besar in the Perhentian Islands off Malaysia's East coast. Baywatch eat your heart out! Again we had our own little chalet just 20 feet from the water. The beach was amazing ...

You better get here before everyone else does..
Sep 27, 2006 (4 photos)

About 30km off the East coast of Malaysia are the Perhentian Islands. There are basically two flavors that you get to pick from: the big island (Besar) and the small island (Kecil). If you want creature comforts and amenities, head to Besar. Otherwise, if ...

Stranded in paradise...
Jun 6, 2004

I have just returned from 10 days in paradise, otherwise known as the Perheretian Kecil island in the north east of Malaysia. It was the most beautiful beach I have ever seen, white sand and crystal clear waters. Jules completed a diving course whilst ...

Durka durka land. The city of banks.
Apr 22, 2008

Nothing to report here. We came with the intention of going to the island of Palau Redang from here but it was still raining so we decided to head further north to see if the weather would break.

Diving in Paradise
Aug 25, 2006

Finally got to the island after the travelling farce... and it was truely spectacular! I loved it. White sand beaches, palms... like Koh Tao, but smaller and less people. It was so laid back it was untrue! Met up with Hel and susi, who'd had a great ...

Paradise Island
Apr 4, 2007 (5 photos)

Ok, so after a delayed flight to Kota Bharu, and a taxi drive to the quay in Kuala Besut, I jumped on a speed boat to take me to the Perhentian Islands.  I've been told by many people along the way that these islands are meant to be amazing.  ...

taking it easy....
Jun 15, 2007

... it !  We stayed in a beach hut which was great fun.  There is 5 of us travelling up from Singapore up through Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.  Kev my mate from work in Sydney, his flatmate Olley, Tiffany and Jude.  Got a good ...