Melaka or Malacca? It doesn’t matter. In fact, Melaka is the Malay word for the city and Malacca is the English word. The sudden thought of visiting Melaka really fascinates me as I haven’t come here in a while and it’s time to tick off my new year resolution. I’m satisfied with this holiday as I’d done a lot and see Melaka in a DIFFERENT way. Melaka is one of the oldest city in Malaysia with a lot of cultural influence. It was one of the melting pot in South East Asia during the olden days. What’s more than staying in the old town of Melaka? Oh, that was the street where the hostel I stayed is located. Melaka is also famous for the origination of Peranakan(the Baba & Nyonya). It is a mixed culture of Chinese and Malay. The picture shown was the front door of the Baba & Nyonya Museum. The Dutch colonial town. A Dutch colonial town must not look anything less than this. Buildings were built along the river and often claimed as the Amsterdam of Malaysia. I especially like how the bars and restaurants located along this river and I couldn’t resist coming here for a couple […]
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