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A Dream of Old Malacca

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Kennie Ting

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In 1883, the celebrated author and explorer, Isabella Lucy Bird had this to say about her extended sojourn in Malacca, to which she had decided to wend her trans-continental journey, on a whim: “Malacca fascinates me more and more daily. … Continue reading →

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The Grand Tour XI – Traços Portugueses: Malacca, Malaysia

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Kennie Ting

This gallery contains 4 photos.

Malacca is the first European colony, and the most colonised city in Southeast Asia, having been taken over by the Portuguese in 1511, and having had not just one colonial master, but three (the Dutch from 1641, and the British … Continue reading →

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