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Writing about Malaysia by, for or about expats!

Expat Expo '07: "Well, we were in KL on holiday, had no business materials with us, and no smart clothes. But we decided to go and have a look anyway, as we're always interested in expat-related things. It was well worth while. This was the first Expat Expo organised by 'The Expat', but the general consensus seemed to be that people hoped it would become an annual event." Kay reviews the first - and highly successful - Expat Expo, held in Kuala Lumpur in September 2007.
A Trip on the Eastern & Oriental Express: "This is no ordinary train. Luxury prevails. In fact, Ulf Bruchert, the manager, confides that the train was modelled on the one in the 1932 Marlene Dietrich movie 'Shanghai Express'. The spacious carriages were designed for your comfort: antique brass fittings, gleaming wood panelling, large viewing windows, soft towels and Bulgari shower cream - total indulgence. And there's more: you have your very own cabin steward who is on call 24 hours a day. For $65 he will even bring you a bottle of Veuve Cliquot. Sheer extravagance..." Rowena Carr-Allinson pampers herself with a trip on the Bangkok-Singapore Eastern & Oriental Express.
Eastern & Oriental Express: more useful information: Helpful hints for those travelling on South East Asia's ultimate luxury train - where to stay in Bangkok and Singapore, sightseeing, and some arrival tips.