The Island of Penang Malaysia

6th September, 2009 - Posted by Frank Whitelaw - No Comments

Situated on the north-western coast of the Malay Peninsula at the entrance to the Straits of Malacca, Penang Island covers an area of 292 sq km (112 sq mi). The island is separated from mainland Malaysia by a channel of sea varying between 3 km (1.9 mi) and 13 km (8 mi) wide, and they » Read More

Tokyo - a Different World

16th February, 2009 - Posted by Frank Whitelaw - No Comments

Tokyo is not a city for the hurried tourist making a quick stopover en route to other destinations in Japan. Tokyo comes as a real surprise to most travelers. Much more than a city, it is a completely different world. When visitors to Japan first arrive at Narita International Airport, they often experience immediate culture shock. » Read More