| Page Views: 717 Last Visit to Melaka: August, 2003 | The Doughnut town - historical zoo by sourbugger - last update: Sep 29, 2003 |
When I first visited Melaka about eight years ago the development bubble was only just beginning.
When I returned in 2003, I was somewhat suprised to see that the historical centre is now slowly being turned into a Malaysian Historical Disneyland. The surrounding 'doughnut' of development surrounds the town almost completely.
It's a further source of regret that the ramshackle river area will be turned into something resembling Amsterdam in the next few years. Still progress is what matters in Malaysia - so who cares if the new waterfront is just a little fake to keep the tourists entranced.
Despite all this I love the place - it has an energy about it - but a timeless quality as well. |
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| Pros: | "A great melting pot of cultures" | | Cons: | "The 21st century looms in the wings" | | In A Nutshell: | "See it while you can - before the waterfront yuppies arrive" |
sourbugger's Melaka Travel Tips
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deecat Mon Feb 16, 2009 00:44 UTC
Excellent! Very realistic, honest, detailed yet still remains your trademark of humor. Hotel looks fantastic. | volopolo Sun Oct 15, 2006 18:07 UTC
lovely page! Nikos | bpacker Mon Aug 1, 2005 08:18 UTC
Can't understand why it took me this long to find this page! It's well-written and packed with insider's tips. Enjoyed that bit about Arnie at the river. | babar_1 Mon Jun 6, 2005 17:16 UTC
Very interesting tips. HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Greetings from Pakistan. |
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