Malaysia: Tip - What to See & Do
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Sabah & Sarawak Suggested Itineraries
On the northern coast of Malaysian Borneo, neighbors Sabah and Sarawak offer national park beauty, offshore diving, rare orangutans and a rich ethnic heritage. Sarawak is the more laid-back ... Continue Reading »
3 Days in Kuala Lumpur: Suggested Itineraries
Kuala Lumpur is an Asian tiger that roars. A modern city of gleaming skyscrapers, the buzz about KL is as palpable as its intoxicating aromas of sizzling satay, sweet incense, and tropical ... Continue Reading »
Penang Suggested Itineraries
Once known as Betel Nut Island, Penang has been a melting pot of traders and artisans since the British East India Company discovered the charms of this spice island back in 1786. A Malaysian ... Continue Reading »
Langkawi Suggested Itineraries
There are 99 islands in Langkawi Archipelago (six more at low tide), and twice as many ways to enjoy them. Located about 30km (19 miles) off the Malaysian Mainland, each island’s white, palm-fringed, ... Continue Reading »
Colonial Penang
Colonial Georgetown is a topsy-turvy collection of shophouses, trishaws, laneway shops and grand buildings. Portuguese traders from Goa in India first visited here in the 16th century, when Penang ... Continue Reading »
A Backpacker’s Paradise: The Perhentian Islands
For travelers in pursuit of (or are immune to) the combination of affordability, adventure and occasional inconveniences that persist at destinations popular among the backpacker set, the ... Continue Reading »
Batu Caves
An iconic and popular tourist attraction in Selangor , the Batu Caves are visited by religious pilgrims, cultural enthusiasts and, more recently, rock climbers interested in the more than 160 ... Continue Reading »
Diving in Sipadan and Layang Layang, Malaysia
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 ... Continue Reading »
Fireflies, Fawns, and Felines
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 ... Continue Reading »
How to Get Around Penang
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 ... Continue Reading »
Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia
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 ... Continue Reading »
Mixing it up in Miri, Malaysia
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 ... Continue Reading »
Reach New Heights in Malaysia
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 ... Continue Reading »
Spectacular Spelunking in Malaysia
Malaysia has a lot to offer adventurous travelers, but none so exhilarating as the incredible cave systems maintained by both public and private organizations, many of which have received special ... Continue Reading »
Taiping Zoo, Malaysia
The oldest zoo in Malaysia , Zoo Taiping, is a major zoological park located in the state of Perak in northern Malaysia, a district once considered among the most valuable colonial possessions ... Continue Reading »
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