Tag: malacca
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Visiting Malacca or Melaka
I recently took what might be my last trip to Malacca. I’ve visited there eight times (I think), and I’ve enjoyed it each time. It’s a great place to take in some history, learn about the Portuguese, Dutch, British and how they elbowed their way into the spice trade. They’ve done a fantastic job developing…
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Back to Malacca or Melaka
I recently returned from my annual road trip to Malacca to take in the sites. I suppose each year it brings about another post on the blog with similar photos and such. But, oh well, it’s just a cool place to visit, and the transformation that has taken place along the river is quite remarkable.…
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I almost broke my neck by doing something nice
Clearly being thoughtful and nice is over-rated. Here’s proof. I secretly went to get two sketches of the city of Malacca framed for my wife. We bought the beautiful sketches more than a year and a half ago and both had forgot about them. I found them last week and thought it would be a…
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My Top 10 Favorite Places in Asia: #10 – Malacca, Malaysia
Malacca is located on the Malay Peninsula, an hour and a half south of Kuala Lumpur and five hours from Johor Bahru and Singapore on the peninsula’s tip. The history of Malacca is what drew me to it; its charm is what keeps me going back. The history stuff first. Malacca was taken over by…
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And you’ve never had Nyonya Food?
The Peranankan Chinese or the Baba Nyonya describes the ‘Straits Chinese’ – those who settled in places like Penang, Malacca, and Singapore. As generations of Chinese made the Malay Peninsula their home, their food was diffused by Malay and Indian cuisine creating a wonderful hybrid which is truly unique and truly wonderful. You can get…
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So you haven’t visited Malacca? Here’s a few photos from my trip.
Tomorrow I’ll show you some of the food!
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In Malacca
I am spending a couple days with my students in Malacca (Melaka) Malaysia enjoying the sights, sounds, and food of one of Southeast Asia’s more colorful cities. I planned to post a few photos but my technology is not cooperating. Malacca played a front and center place in the spice trade of yesteryear. The Portuguese…
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