Lost in Kuala Lumpur http://www.lost-in-kualalumpur.com Are you lost in Kuala Lumpur? Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:11:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Petronas Towers An Outstanding Architectural Marvel The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur is an outstanding architectural marvel and excels as the World's tallest twin building. At the time of its inauguration it was the world's tallest building with 88- floor towers and unique Islamic art giving it a distinct local flair. Elegantly set against the trendy ... http://www.lost-in-kualalumpur.com/the-petronas-towers-an-outstanding-architectural-marvel/ Need for Speed at the Malaysian 2007 Grand Prix The 2007 Formula 1 Grand Prix season started off with a bang this year. The second racing event in the circuit was enjoyed in Kuala Lumpur as Malaysia hosted the 2007 Grand Prix at its Sepang International Circuit course during the first weekend in April. Included in the Grand Prix Formula ... http://www.lost-in-kualalumpur.com/need-for-speed-at-the-malaysian-2007-grand-prix/ Looking down at KL from top of the world The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur apart from being Malaysia’s tallest building and the World’s tallest building till 2004 offers visitors a day of fun filled wholesome enjoyment. Apart form the awe of visiting the world’s second largest building and walking across the sky-bridge on the 41st and 42nd floor, ... http://www.lost-in-kualalumpur.com/looking-down-at-kl-from-top-of-the-world/ New Places to Live and Retire Around the World Places to Live in the World: Emerging AlternativesFrom Canada to Europe, Africa to Asia, it's time for a fresh look By Phillip TownsendThe advent of fast Internet communication and inexpensive air travel makes it easier to turn any far-flung paradise into a permanent home. Which places in the world have ... http://www.lost-in-kualalumpur.com/new-places-to-live-and-retire-around-the-world/ Book reviews: My Life as a Fake, by Peter Carey My Life As A Fake by Peter Carey is a strange, multi-layered journey through a man's past, his artistic inspiration and his products, both illusory and real. Christopher Chubb is Australian and a budding poet. He resents the privilege of a certain litterateur and so he decides to nail him. ... http://www.lost-in-kualalumpur.com/book-reviews-my-life-as-a-fake-by-peter-carey/ Travel Asia – A Popular Choice for Travelers The largest as well as the most populous continents in the world - Asia is a land of diversity with a multitude of geographies, cultures, and people. Occupying an area of about 9% of the total area of the earth's surface, Asia is home to more than five billion people. In ... http://www.lost-in-kualalumpur.com/travel-asia-a-popular-choice-for-travelers/ Best Value for Diving Where the Three Seas Meet As a diver, I am always looking for a perfect place to dive, but doesn’t burn a hole in my pockets as well. I want a good place with good facilities, comfortable accommodation, good weather, good scenery and good food plus good security. You know where I have found ... http://www.lost-in-kualalumpur.com/best-value-for-diving-where-the-three-seas-meet/ The island of betel nuts, sunshine and monuments The island of betel nuts, Pulau Pinang, or Penang as we call it, lies not far from the Malacca north-west coast. Its only 285 square meters large  however, during several years picturesque and joyous Penang has become one of the countrys main resorts. It is the 13,5 kilometre bridge, named ... http://www.lost-in-kualalumpur.com/the-island-of-betel-nuts-sunshine-and-monuments-2/ Malaysia The Asian Beauty The splendid country of Malaysia stores a rich stock of diversified heritage, traditions, and culture. The vivid mesh of different religious and racial backgrounds that feature the heritage of Asia in Malays, Chinese, and Indians and the cultural marks left by the Thai, Portuguese, Dutch, and English make Malaysia one ... http://www.lost-in-kualalumpur.com/malaysia-the-asian-beauty-2/ The Old Heart of Kuala Lumpur Putra World Trade Centre is Malaysia’s and Kuala Lumpur’s main exhibition and convention centre. Construction on the building started way back in the year 1981 and was completed three years later in 1984, the Putra World Trade Centre was officially declared open by Malaysia’s prime minister at the time Dr. ... http://www.lost-in-kualalumpur.com/the-old-heart-of-kuala-lumpur/