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Malacca truly is a picture perfect stress relieving holiday, with appreciation of history and nature, with the cultural experience of a lifetime.

From 23 to 29 June, tourists on vacation flock to the Portuguese Settlement in Malacca (Melaka) town to commemorate the annual feast of the fishermen.

Malacca has all the charms of Kuala Lumpur but at a much slower, more relaxed pace. So, if a restful Asian vacation is what you dream of, Malacca would be a great option.

Colonised by the Portuguese, Dutch and the British, Malacca is Malaysia's oldest settlement, founded by an unlikely conflict between a dog anda mouse deer.

Malacca the name echoes with intrigue and romanceconjuring pictures of ancient privateers plundering Portuguese galleons, the town has a fascinating 600-year history.

The best way to see Malacca (Melaka) is with a driver/guide in a multi-decorated trishaw. Relax in a multi-decorated conveyance with a name like Elvis, or David Beckham.

What are the main reasons that Burma (Myanmar) has become China's main ally in Southeast Asia and

Shopping in Malaysia is always fun. The luxury Malls are good but the Chinatowns, markets, street stalls and the annual Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival should not be missed.

Malay, Chinese, Indian and Thai traditions, along with Ayurvedic techniques, are the focus of this Asian resort's spa treatments.

If there is one thing you must do when travelling in Malaysia, what any local will recommend you to do isn't about visiting a place. It's eating.

From beautiful beaches on Penang and Langkawi to historical sights in Malacca and Kuala Lumpur where to go and what to do in Malaysia poses no problem for the visitor.

Georgetown, on the Malaysian Island of Penang, was perhaps the only really multi-racial society in Asia and its ecletic architecture and religious houses display this.

Perak, literally meaning silver, was the silver lining of Malaysia's heyday, now has to its name indecisively sleepy backwater towns and agricultural industries.

Macau is Chinese run, and full of Chinese people the remnants of Portuguese culture is deeply instilled in the food and architecture. Learn about how that came to be.

While the world rings in 2007 on Dec. 31, I am looking ahead to Chinese New Year's on Feb. 18.

What is the impact of the discovery of oil and gas in Burma on international relationships with China and India?

Cannibalism continued until the early twentieth century in parts of Indonesia. In Sumatra, Malacca and elsewhere, religion, punishment and hunger led people to eat others

This Malaysian recipe makes a dense, rich cake for the Christmas festivities.

Although most gouramis are easy-care for the freshwater aquarium, the Chocolate Gourami is sensitive to its surroundings and not recommended for the beginner aquarist.

In the Middle Ages animals were tried in local courts for crimes ranging from theft and vandalism, to homicide and sexual perversion: after which they were often executed

The world watches in awe as Somali pirates continue to hijack freighters and other ships. Are they simply trying to preserve their waters or are they ruthless criminals?

Seeking a better life, Laila leaves her Malaysian village home and journeys to Australia to meet Jim, a man she knows only through his letters.

The Dutch East India Company was a joint stock company who monopolized the spice trade of the 17th century. They established trading ports all over Asia.

How one of the world's most well-known Thai tourist destinations became the colourful multicultural vacation destination it is today.

This Southeast Asia gem on the Malacca Straits coast has attracted merchants, pirates and colonialists since the 14th century and now tourists flock to sample its charms.

Phuket, was once just a tin mining, dirty little island, inhabited by indentured labourers brought from the Malay peninsula. Their legacy is in the houses in Phuket Town

This British administrator founded Singapore, conserved Melaka, and administered Java with foresight and tolerance. There was reciprocal love between ruler and ruled.

Deliciously spicy Malaysian food merges the best Chinese, Thai and Indian dishes to create a unique melting pot of flavours.

Bangkok Philatelic Museum traces the 125 years of the Thai Post and postage stamps. The Museum has a large collection of rare Thai stamps and original postal artifacts.

A century before Columbus began the period of colonial empire, in Ming Dynasty China, a fleet under Admiral Zheng He visited Indonesia, India and even East Africa.

The Malaysian island of Langkawi is an alternative route out of Thailand from the southern town of Satun. The island offers dramatic scenery and serenity.

Call them outlaws, gangsters, crooks, gunslingers, desperados, or any other name, they are still famous for the deeds they did that changed the course of history.

A new, well-written, professional, comprehensive book by an experienced Master Captain is sure to please. It is a must-read for all commercial (and other) sea persons.

Malayan tigers haven't officially been around long. And if humans continue to hunt them and destroy their habitat, these tigers won't be around much longer.