Malaysia Travel Tips
Malaysia is one of the most pleasant, hassle-free countries to visit in southeast Asia. It's buoyant and wealthy, and has moved towards a pluralist culture based on a vibrant and interesting fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous cultures and customs.
Most visitors to Malaysia stick to the insane headlong rush of Kuala Lumpur, the colonially soothing Cameron Highlands Hill Station or the hedonistic torpor of Langkawi. However, East Malaysia, on Sabah and Sarawak, offers spectacular wildlife, longhouses and the awe-inspiring Mt Kinabalu.
Bukit Bintang
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, November 2012
Kuala Lumpur
is many things, particularly an excellent shopping mecca. The shopping
and entertainment district known as Bukit Bintang (or Starhill) has long
been the city’s most important ...
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Climbing the Via Ferrata on Mount Kinabalu
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, August 2012
The summit of Mount Kinabalu
is one of the highest points in the Malay Archipelago, and it is
famously easy to ascend. The typical route takes just a few days, and
there are clearly marked ...
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Diving in Sipadan and Layang Layang, Malaysia
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, September 2011
Malaysia ‘s only
oceanic island, Sipadan, is one of the most famous scuba diving
destinations in the world. Located in the Celebes Sea off the coast of
the state of Sabah ,
the island is ...
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Fireflies, Fawns, and Felines
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, December 2011
Nature-lovers in Malaysia have many options to choose from, whether it’s forest adventures at the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia, spelunking in the Batu Cave Complex , or diving off the ...
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How to Get Around Penang
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, May 2012
Penang is a lovely place filled to the brim with diverse cultural landmarks from its many inhabitants. Chinese , Indian , Malaysian
or British, Penang’s history stands strong on each corner ...
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Jonker Night Market in Malaysia
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, April 2012
Although it’s the capital of the third-smallest state in Malaysia , Malacca
has been a regional destination of choice for foreign visitors since
its founding in the 15th century. Intermittently ...
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Journey into Sarawak
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, February 2012
The Malaysian melting pot of Kuala Lumpur
is the very definition of fusion. The cross-pollination of countless
cultures and ethnicities combined with a massive economic boom has
rendered modern ...
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Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, May 2012
Although the city of Kota Kinabalu
and the surrounding region has been growing in popularity with native
and foreign tourists for many years, it remains far enough off the
beaten track to ...
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Malaysian Cuisine
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, January 2012
While Chinese and Indian influences are strong in Malaysian kitchens, a distinctly Malaysian cuisine persists and is plentiful. If you’re looking for a truly Malaysian experience, there are plenty ...
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Mixing it up in Miri, Malaysia
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, October 2011
Miri has been a bustling economic hub since oil was discovered there in the early 20 th century. Today, it is part of a regional economic explosion in Malaysia .
Since being designated a city in ...
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Mooncake Festival
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, September 2012
Known elsewhere around the world as the Mid-Autumn Festival, Lantern Festival, or Zhongqiu Festival, the Mooncake Festival in Malaysia
is a celebration of unity and familial harmony. With origins ...
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Penang’s Little India
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, March 2013
Penang offers a world of diverse culture from its own local peoples to the countries of those inhabitants that have made the famous town home. From the reaches of China to Europe, culture is in the ...
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Racing Malaysia
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, December 2011
Formula One racing at the Sepang International Circuit outside of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is fast, furious, and incredibly popular. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our ...
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Reach New Heights in Malaysia
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, March 2012
The rewards of engaging in the simple and often sublime activity that we
refer to somewhat blandly as “sightseeing” arguably reaches its zenith
in the beautiful Southeast Asian nation of ...
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Rehabilitating Orangutans in Sabah
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, June 2012
Established in 1964, the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre
is dedicated to the protection of orphaned baby orangutans from logging
sites, plantations, illegal hunting operations and ...
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Photo by: Mark C, Australia
Doing what: Monkey Beach Excursion including BBQ Lunch from Penang
