Afrinomad
The African Traveler
Category: Travel
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Egypt, in North Africa, is home to ancient wonders like the pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Cairo, the capital, is a bustling metropolis.
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Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean, is celebrated for its stunning beaches, coral reefs, and lush landscapes. Port Louis is the capital.
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Seychelles, in the Indian Ocean, is known for its pristine beaches, coral reefs, and diverse marine life. Victoria is the capital.
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Batu Cave: How to get there: Google Map – From Bukit Bintang Pavillion station take a train to Pasar Seni. Walk for about 15min to KL Sentral. Take another train from KL Sentral to Batu Cave. The fare from KL Sentral to Batu Cave is RM2.50, exceptionally cheap for a 30min ride. Note: There is…
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Jamek Mosque: How to get there: Google map Entrance Fee: Free Jamek Mosque, officially Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque, is one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak River and may be accessed via Jalan Tun Perak. The mosque was designed by Arthur…
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KL Tower How to get there: Google map Entrance Fee: RM49.00 for the Observation Deck or RM99.00 for the Sky Deck (include Sky Box & Observation Deck) Go for the Sky Deck instead, the view is so much better and the experience of the Sky Box is a once in a lifetime. You are standing…
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Malaysia, in Southeast Asia, offers diverse culture, rainforests, and modern cities like Kuala Lumpur. It’s a melting pot of cultures.
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Chinese Garden: How to get there: Chinese Garden Station (East-West Line) – Walk out of the station for 5min. Tip: Climb up the 7 storey Pagoda to get a view of the entire garden and the neighbourhood and don’t miss the Bonsai Garden and the Garden of Abundance. Note: the Japanese Garden is nearby, however,…
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Botanic Garden: How to get there: Botanic Garden station (Downtown Line) – the station is right at the entrance of the garden. The garden is rather large so you are more likely to need a whole afternoon to make the most of the experience. Clarke Quay: How to get there: Clarke Quay station (North East…
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Kampong Glam: How to get there: Bugis Station (Downtown Line) – my hotel was located here. Kampong Glam is mostly a Muslim-Malay neighbourhood with beautiful shops on Arab Street. One of the most must-see sites is the Masjid Sultan mosque and the Malay Heritage Center (closed on Mondays). During the Ramadan period, there is a…