Malaysian Transportation Options

Submitted by chris on Tue, 04/20/2010 - 22:12

Malaysia has a modern transportation system offering a variety of ways to see just about everything this amazing country has to offer. The options are so plentiful it's safe to say that regardless of where you are going, there will little problem in getting there, in most cases with multiple options.

My travels in Malaysia have taken me be to Kucing (Borneo), Langkawai, Penang, Melaka, Kuantan, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Bharu, Cameron Highlands, Taman Negara, Ipoh and Kedah. Most of these trips were by land traveling Malaysia's amazing highway system, allowing me to see all the road side attractions and experience the lush tropical geography and climate up close. During the course of my travels I have been able to experience all of the transportation options listed below, except the intercity train, which is at the top of my list of things to do.

Here is a rundown of the various transportation options in Malaysia.

Malaysia Highways

Taman Negara Malaysia - Jungle Experience

Submitted by chris on Sun, 04/18/2010 - 16:54

In the Malaysian Language (Bahasa Melayu) Taman Negara means National Park. While there are several national parks in Malaysia, when people refer to Taman Negara, they are usually referring to the oldest and largest in the country. This park is a large protected area in the central northern region of the country.

The park is approximately 4343 square kilometers that spans three Malaysian states - Terengganu, Pahang and Kelantan. The park is nearly all primary jungle and is provides an excellent way to understand the jungle ecosystem up close.

New York Woods

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/30/2010 - 16:25

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New York Woods

Train Passing By

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/30/2010 - 16:25

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Train Passing By

Amtrak's Lakeshore Limited

Submitted by chris on Sat, 01/30/2010 - 16:30

We traveled on the Lakeshore Limited in January 2010 on our way from Los Angeles to Syracuse, NY. The Lakeshore Limited connects Chicago with Boston, MA and New York City, NY. We departed from Chicago en route from Los Angeles aboard the Southwest Chief, which arrived 6 hours prior to our departure from Chicago to Syracuse.

We boarded the train in Chicago's Union Station around 9:00pm. Union Station is a large classic Art Deco train station right in the middle of downtown Chicago. It is both a beautiful building and an inspiring place to board a train. Those with sleeper accomodations have a special lounge with TVs, coffee, juice and larger chairs. Those traveling coach board at the gate in a standard waiting area. After boarding the train dinner was not served the first night, but we were treated to wine and cheese in the dining car.

Accomodation