Malacca was the best port - we had a wet landing and could see a lot of the city and the Strait from our position. Most attractions were close to the city so you could catch the tender and then walk at your leisure. It is a city still in the throes of building. A night the city lit up and it would have been better to have stayed two nights at Malacca and only one at Rangoon. ...
Wasn't sure what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. My favorite experience was antique (and curio) shopping and the food. The main sights straddle the small river. The historic colonial sights on on side and Chinatown on the other side. There are two or three streets that run parallel and include most of the sights, shops and cafes in Chinatown. The Friday nd Saturday night markets are a good ...