On our way to visit Fort Margherita, we passed by a small school with school children practising a song about homework, a song which went on for about 15 minutes!
Written Aug 22, 2010
Locals can be very shy but once you start a conversation with them, you will find them very forthcoming in suggestions and friendly. Speak to them in Malay, Mandarin or English.
Written May 4, 2009
Kuching means cat in the local indigenous language. To celebrate this, there are large Cat statutes in the central areas of Kuching.
Written Mar 1, 2007
On the west side of the Tourist District along the waterfront is the Kuching wet market. Here you can get fish, fresh produce and cheap food.
Written Mar 1, 2007
Pointing with your fore finger is considered rude but generally tolerated. The proper way is to use your thumb on your closed fist. Your thumb shows the way you are refering to. Happy Thumbing!
Updated May 28, 2004
Never ever point with forefingers. If you want to address someone, point with the thumb of your right hand with fingers folded.
Written Dec 29, 2002
Whenever entering someone's house, always remember to take off your shoes before entering the house.
Written Dec 29, 2002
While you sail in the Sarawak river you still can see the people fishing in the old fashioned way.
Written Sep 18, 2002
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While you sail in the Sarawak river you still can see the people fishing in the old fashioned way.
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Q: Hi, I am going to Kuching in July with my Silat team and as i am from Australia i am a shorts and singlet girl though i have been...

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Kuching is the capital city for the state of Sarawak - Malaysia's largest state on the island of Borneo. It is said that its name is derived from many sources, however the most significant is from the...
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We stayed at Kuching for a few days at the Holiday Inn which was located right on the riverfront. What a lovely Hotel this was, and the views from our window overlooking the riverside were...
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The Liveable, Green Cat City Welcomes you Back

Wild_Orchid's recommended Walking Tour- (tour begins at the Holiday Inn Hotel) Your tour begins with a short stroll to the Choon Choon Cafe for a quick breakfast of delicious Sarawak Laksa washed...
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A Quick Two Day Stay In Beautiful Kuching

Our trip to Kuching was not planned and only occured by chance. I had purchased air tickets for a 10 day holiday in Singapore. Realising this would be a long stay in Singapore I decided we would have...
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