Comments on: Driving in (Eastern) Malaysia

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 13:45:11 +0000

In reply to jan. Jan, There are a few places I'd rather not drive, but overall I love it. For me, it's the best way to travel.

By: jan

jan — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 20:59:10 +0000

We have driven in Italy on tiny mountain roads in Liguria with crumbling edges that had me gripping the door handle and closing my eyes, with crazy oncoming cyclists zooming around the corner on our side of the road. After a week I became a bit more relaxed. We found the best way to experience Turkey was by driving although we did our fair share of bus travel too. I have not considered driving in Asia before but I liked what I saw of your experience (minus the petrol drama).

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 05:33:38 +0000

In reply to Leigh. Leigh, I'm not gonna lie. We were a little worried. Of course, everyone is driving around there, so we figured there must be some way to get gas. How could there not be? Whew! It was a close one.

By: Leigh

Leigh — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 21:19:42 +0000

You seem like adventurous people driving in the hinterlands of a foreign country. I get a sick feeling when the gas gauge goes too low when I’m on the highway in North America so I can only imagine how you felt. Nice though to have the flexibility of your own wheels.

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 10:06:49 +0000

In reply to Steph (@ 20 Years Hence). Steph, That is exactly how we feel and we always seem to find more adventures this way as well! We haven't rented motorbikes...I'm a little frightened of them.

By: Steph (@ 20 Years Hence)

Steph (@ 20 Years Hence) — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 09:13:33 +0000

I had never considered renting a car in Borneo (or really anywhere in Asia… we tend to stick to motorbikes over here), but this sounds like a great idea. We found that one of the most difficult things about traveling in Borneo was getting from place to place, so it would be wonderful to have the luxury and freedom afforded by having your own set of wheels!

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 05:27:40 +0000

In reply to Marysia @ My Travel Affairs. Yes, Marysia, a rainy rainforest! We got poured on every day and loved it! So beautiful. Have you been?

By: Marysia @ My Travel Affairs

Marysia @ My Travel Affairs — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 21:00:20 +0000

Wow, it looks like an amazing adventure! So so green!

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 20:40:19 +0000

In reply to Marisol@TravelingSolemates. We didn't drive in KL, but everyone told us it was much different. I'm not sure how. Thanks for your comment Marisol!

By: Marisol@TravelingSolemates

Marisol@TravelingSolemates — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 19:59:30 +0000

Hi Corinne, interesting post! Looks like a very scenic road trip. I love the photos, espeicially the second one and the gassing up in Borneo! Who would think that a gassing up experience is somethig to write home about. Definitely an adventure. I would be interested to hear about your driving experience in Kuala Lumpur.