Malaysia: Colonialism - Rain Forest - Antonias Broken Arm

Our itinerary through (West-) Malaysia

(28/02/2016 - 31/03/2016; 1600 km)

Malaysia welcomes us with easy border procedures and a visa on arrival for 90 days. Very nice. We drive on big highways and on the first parking area with food court we decide to book an AirBnB apartment in Georgetown. Georgetown is an old colonial foundation on the island of Penang on the west coast of Malaysia. British founded the place to enlarge the network of coastal cities for their trade in Southeast Asia. To get there we have to pass a 14 km long bridge with an impressive view on the 100.000-people-city.

Thailand: We made it to the Pacific - Friends visiting - Enjoying beaches

Our itinerary through Thailand

(30/01/2016 - 28/02/2016; 2300km + flight)

We leave Cambodia on a dusty bumpy and small road and enter Thailand on the other side of the border on a modern four lane highway. What a huge difference in development between these two countries, already on first sight.
Crossing borders has lost its stress since we are in Southeast Asia. No detailed car searching anymore, no intimidating, endless discussions or theft. Instead: relaxed officials, friendly faces and for the first time: no entrance or visa fee has to be paid. Just a simple stamp and the mentioning that we can stay 30 days. We are amazed.