Where To Find Vegetarian Restoran in Malaka

When travelling in Malaysia I never used to waste my time search for Vegetarian food.Every alternate restaurant has vegetarian menu.But I used to long for the Madras filter coffee which you will not get in these restaurants.The only adjustment you are required to make is that these restaurants Non vegetarian side dishes also.But the Vegetarian food quality is excellent like you have in woodlands and the price is also in par with woodlands.But the top restaurants fail to provide these type of vegetarian delicacies as you get in these Restorans.

Angry Birds Of Melaka,Malaysia

I always like Birds and make it a point to visit the Bird Park in the city where I Backpack.In Malaysia it is very common to see a Butterfly parks next to the Bird Park in all Tourist places.They call it Rama Rama and one can see big Butterflies flying across in  its natural habitat and they are not afraid of visitors.But Malaka Bird park is situated in a big 13 acre plot and has more than 3000 birds representing 100 different species and has no butterfly park next to it.

Rediscover Age Old Vehicle-Colourful Tri Rikshaws of Melaka

When you travel in South East Asia you will definitely come across Tricycle driven by Men mostly yet I have to see one driven by Women,But I was told in Kolkata even Women pull hand Rickshaws. On my first night in Melaka  I came across these colourful Rickshaws and were zipping past me with beautiful colour lights and sound music.It was a an enchanting site to see the marvels past by and wait at the Tourist spots for Travellers to get in.

Can you believe where this Tri Rickshaws were invented,The Technically advanced Land of Japan.It spread to all advanced nations like Singapore,North America,Asia,Europe,Africa.Slowly they become powered and converted themselves to Auto Rickshaws in India,Tuk Tuk in Indonesia,Thailand & Philippines.It has a seating capacity for Two and easily Three Asian people can squeeze in and an easy alternate transportation option for the people . The cost of Travel will be less than  half Euro in any city at today's  price.

An Anglo Indian Heritage-Standing Ruins of Melaka

The city of Melaka one of the historic cities in the straits of Melaka,a UNESCO World Heritage Sight boasts of many ruins and one of them is the Bastion Middleburg wall which was rebuilt near the Malacca Fort in the heart of the city.The Malaka fort built in the 15 th century was a prominent landmark in the Malay Sultanate.This was where the Administrative and Royal residences were located.The complex,guarded by royal warriors also housed the Palace,Mosque and sentry towers.

So Where Do You Belong -Street Art In Melaka, Malaysia

After the nights tour on the boat along the River I decided to walk the stretch next day morning.After having my free breakfast in Backpackers Freak hostel in the Midtown of Melaka, a centre place for Frugal Tourists like me.All the sight seeing places are in and around the hostel and within walking distance including the Menara Taming Seri which gives a 360 Degree birds eye view of the city and sea shores from a height.

Face To Face - Artisans Of Melaka

As I walked through the busy by lanes of Jonker street in Melaka, I came accross this first shop.It was a small shop with a name board saying Shoe Maker.I was wondering how in this highly automated world the old age tradtion of making shoes by hand was still here.I could see two Foreigners looking interestingly into the products of the owner and the owner was explaining the art of hand woven shoes to them.

Vignettes From A Vibrant Jonker Street In Melaka

Jonker street is the centre of attraction in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Melaka city.The street with its historical and culture in its roots attracts visitors  and is one of the spots frequented by Tourists on any day.Here Tourists can look at old monumental buildings with various architectures which are all being maintained and well preserved.There are many eateries,souvenir stalls,craft bazaars lining throughout the street.If any one is interested in the old local culture Jonker street is the place to visit.In the weekends the streets are closed for traffic and stalls are being put in and turns into lively night market.

Do You Know The Heritage Trails In Melaka

My Travel plan always include a walking trail be it a hill side view ,a street view or temple views.I invariably get a satisfaction that I have visited the History of that place once I complete my Trekking.City of Melaka founded by an Hindu King who travelled on Elephant and later converted to Islam in 1409, is famous for its Dutch buildings nevertheless has a history of its own.The Legacy of the Dutch is visible with an old windmill and beautiful Red colour buildings which explains the aura of the city.Even though the city has displaced traditional family businesses-Indian Goldsmiths,Chinese Blacksmiths,Malaysian Fishermen ,it  no doubt attracts Tourists and the Historic Red square is filled with weekenders from KL and Singapore and it will be difficult for any one to move around, especially Jonker street in particular.

How To Locate Picture Perfect Photo Shoot Spots In Melaka

It is a great thing with the advent of Internet for everything one can go and search and see how to do by yourself.But when one goes on a holiday to take a beautiful shoot at a spot of your liking and imagine how it will look in the print ,no one teaches that.But in Melaka a UNESCO World Heritage site as you walk along the river  you will come across the signposts which says about the shoot spot and they have put a picture of the view also.You can just have to stand there and click.

How To Do A Walking Trail in Melaka

I have done many trails in different countries but every time I have to ask someone to choose a path or to identify a spot in which I am interested.I always go crazy by the replies I get.The person always gives a wrong direction and many times I have to backtrack the path and start the process again.One in 100 gives a right reply or say I do not know,Sorry.

The Bicycle Diary-Street Scenes of Melaka

Where else you will get a chance to hold a python in your hand and pose for a camera shot.Only in the streets of Melaka it can happen.I was invited for a similar experience of holding a python,a lizard  in Thailand when we were going in the floating market in Damnoen Saduak in Ratchaburi district.But you have to travel 3 hours to reach the place from Bangkok.In Malaysia along with the UNESCO World Heritage sites visits you can have this fun .

Erotic !! Cultural Street Scenes of Melaka

A Travel Blogger's main agenda is to reach out to the unexplored places in a city ,do the research and publish the Blog.All the time one will be searching for the untold truths in that place forgetting the present and enjoying the scenes around .This time during my Travel to Melaka I decided to spend time with my surroundings rather than running around taking pictures which puts me under pressure to deliver the quality stuff.

Do You Know The Forgotten Tomb In Melaka

Hang Kasturi was one of the five great warrior brothers who fought for the Melacca Sultanate in the early struggle.His other brothers were Hang Tuah,Hang Jebat,Hang Lakir and Lang Leklu.The five brothers were great warriors during the reign of the Melaka Sultanate especially during the regime of  Sultan Mansur Shah(1456-1477).

Great Heights of Melaka River Cruise

Having decided to take the night River cruise I just ran to join the long serpentine group in the wharf.Lot of children were eagerly waiting to get into the boat.As we moved out into the River a cool breeze welcomed us.The buildings on both the sides of the canal were lit with colourful lights and it was a mesmerising sight.many tourists boats were there on the river and one could hear the shrieks,shouts,laughter of the people as they pass a boat.

Singing Birds in City of Melaka in Malaysia

Having got down in the wrong Bus stop I decided to take the night tour of the town.I put my things in the Hostel and immediately started back to the central square so as  not to waste the precious time available to me.Any short stay traveller either sees the night landscape or the day time view of the city during his travel.For Budget travellers always it is a 2 night 1day halt in a place.

That Was My First Glimpse of City of Venice Iin Malaysia

After a short travel of about 3 hours from Kuala Lumpur I reached Melaka the capital State of Malacca in the late evening.It was getting dark very early since the UNESCO World Heritage city falls under a tropical climate.A good Tourists crowd was there in the Bus Station.All of us were waiting for the Bus no 171 to take us to the city from the Interstate Bus Terminal which is situated at a far away place from the central square.