The vast majority of the people in Kota Kinabalu are friendly and very few try to rip you off.
Staying for a night in Kota Kinabalu made me feel like I'm in a place surrounded by odd people. They seem friendly at first, but after a while they become scary -- the way they stare, the way they move. It's like they want you drawn into their world and then cast spells on you that would make you stay there for the entirety of your life.
Malacca … Driving in the city very dangerous. Roads are small.
Malacca … Everybody should do the bike tour in Malaka. There's always a different trail and it's well recommended.
Malacca … Seeing is believing. Doing it is unbelievable. Get out and ride. Melaka on bike rocks!
Sandakan … They have a beautiful harbour. The town's a bit of a tip, but nice people. No rip-off tourist prices. If you found a place outside town, could be a place to spend winters if you are from, say, Europe or Japan. There are a lot of places to visit in the area. Borneo tea is very nice. February is reasonably cool in morning and evening.
Malacca … I learned so much about the countryside and the agriculture and thoroughly enjoyed the cycling. I highly recommend to anyone.
Malacca … The bike tour is awesome, everybody should do it.
Malacca … Don't bother with the sound and light show - they just play a tape and shine some very weak lights on the fort.
George Town … Just go there and find Jim's Place. This friendly guy helps whenever and however he can. An angel in Georgetown -- also with excellent food, internet, and cheap accommodation.
Malacca … Melaka is such a captivating town, with a mix of architecture, religions and culture; wonderful food; interesting art galleries and antique shops and a very educated and ecletic local population.
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