"My first intercontinental trip" Malaysia by Helga67

Malaysia Travel Guide: 32,376 reviews and 65,061 photos

My first long-distance trip was to this beautiful country. I had never flown before, had never been out of Europe before and at the age of 15 this was quite an experience.
It was then that I developped my love for travelling and I still love it.

Last visit to Malaysia: Jun 1982
Intro Updated Jan 28, 2003
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CAMERON HIGHLANDS Things to Do (8)

Cameron Highlands is famous for its tea. As far as the eye can see are tea plantations. 1829 metres above sea-level,... more travel advice

JUNGLE WALK Things to Do (8)

In Cameron Highlands you have the opportunity to walk through the jungle. You won't see extra-ordinary things like... more travel advice

TURTLES Things to Do (8)

At the East coast, you can watch the giant leathery turtles come to nest at night. It's a great experience. more travel advice

PENANG Things to Do (8)

Penang, the Pearl of the Orient, is an island of waving palm trees, of blue waters and sandy beaches in front of... more travel advice

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Comments (20)

elpariente Jul 22, 2006 at 1:30 AM Report Abuse

Good pages and photos!!!!!
gnh Sep 16, 2005 at 2:15 AM Report Abuse

The turtles of Trengganu are no more :< Sadly, they could be extinct by now. And Camerons is till pretty much jungle ! Come back for another Malaysian holiday ?
iwys Nov 17, 2004 at 1:52 PM Report Abuse

Nice pages.
LoriPori Oct 23, 2004 at 1:46 PM Report Abuse

Wow Helga: I also developed a love of travel at a young age. Did you go on a student tour or with family? What a great experience for you!
bpacker Oct 18, 2004 at 5:52 AM Report Abuse

You covered my fav spots in M'sia. Cameron Highlands and Penang! Both are wonderful places to go..
o00o Jun 19, 2004 at 2:16 PM Report Abuse

Next time, must visit eastern part of Malaysia - Borneo Island.
sim1 Jan 20, 2004 at 6:41 PM Report Abuse

Great page Helga!!! Wow, wish I was 15 and my first trip to Malaysia! Hahaha, I am making my first trip here this summer instead, really looking forward to it!
dragontml Jan 7, 2004 at 10:15 PM Report Abuse

are u returning to Malaysia again since your last trip was 10 years + ago ?
mrclay2000 Nov 9, 2003 at 12:52 PM Report Abuse

Would that I could land in Malaysia as my first intercontinental at age 15.
AndreSTGT Sep 14, 2003 at 1:47 PM Report Abuse

I always love to read info and see pictures of journeys that date many years back. Batu Ferrringhi looked so unspoilt and peaceful in 1982.