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A bus from Singapore brought us to Melaka (also spelled "Malacca"), a UNESCO world heritage site that reflects the influence of Malaysia's many colonizing forces (the Dutch, the Portuguese, the British, and the Japanese, among others).
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We arrived in time to catch the tail end of Deepavali celebrations. Not that Melaka needs an excuse to be festive. There's a thriving nightlife scene.
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At the Restoran Famosa, one of the many eateries selling (very tasty) chicken rice balls. Melaka, Malaysia
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One of Melaka's claims to fame is its elaborately tricked out rickshaws — "trickshaws," if you will.
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This guy lives suspended above a busy intersection near the Melaka River and next to the site of the forthcoming, sigh, Hard Rock Melaka.
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They're bright. And outfitted with sound systems. I'm going to guess this one blasted "Gangnam Style," since that's what most of them played. Although one whizzed by playing "Heaven Is a Place on Earth." Which was awesome.
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Who can resist a Kickapoo? It tastes like the Surge drinks I used to chug in college. Melaka, Malaysia
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Our hotel, which was beautifully decorated and featured a tasty breakfast buffet. Hotel Puri, Melaka, Malaysia
