So...Already we must begin to think about our dissertation and several ideas are runnig through my head, although one thing remains constant: where I want to write about.
Coming from a mixed family, I have spent quite alot of my 21 years living and visiting Malaysia, in particular, the island of Borneo and the state Sabah.
I have seen my Dad's hometown, Kota Kinabalu or KK to locals, grow from a small capital town to a thriving coastal resort. I visit at least once every two years, and there is always a new construction of some sort going on in or around the city, be it a new 5 star hotel or a grand shopping centre.
I am fascinated by this place which is completely different to my westernised lifestyle in London and I always love my return visits to KK, a place I also call my home.
I am still deciding what area of KK and the state I want to investigate.
The state is now very popular for ecotourism, cultural tourism and a quieter alternative to places like Thailand and Bali, but with beaches and locals who are, in my opinion, equal if not better than those you find in the busy tourist destinations (perhaps I'm slightly biased)...
So do I explore the cultural aspect of Sabah, the eco tourism industry that's attracted so many tourists over the years? Or do I investigate the impact tourism has had on the locals with this ever expanding tourist destination? So many aspects to look at....
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