Malaysia is known the world over for its cultural diversity, expansive tropical forests, mouthwatering cuisine and yes, its glorious beaches. I’ve had the privilege of visiting many Malaysian islands to laze on the blinding white sands, swim in the crystal-clear water and say ‘hi’ to the amazing marine life. Malaysia comprises two parts: Peninsular Malaysia [...]
Velvet moments: travel photo of the week – East meets West in Penang
Penang is a melting pot of Eastern and Western influences and this is aptly reflected in its cuisine. From delicious breads to mouth-watering laksa, Penang is a true culinary paradise! Read the accompanying post: “Ten Things To Do in Penang“. Search for hotels in Penang.
Velvet moments: travel photo of the week – Mount Kinabalu
Mount Kinabalu in Sabah is Malaysia’s highest mountain (at 4,092 meters) and a magnificent sight from the air. Read the accompanying post: “Plane Views: Mount Kinabalu“. Search for hotels in Kota Kinabalu.
An afternoon in the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
The Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is home to the largest walk-in aviary in the world, and is one of my Top-10 must-do’s in Kuala Lumpur. The KL Bird Park was opened amidst the scenic Lake Gardens in 1991 and currently houses more than 3,000 birds of approximately 200 local and foreign species. A leisurely stroll [...]
A fishy spa experience
Fish spas were all the rage in Southeast Asia several years ago. I passed by various such spas in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand on numerous occasions but I never could muster the courage to walk in and give it a go. The thought of having hundreds of fish nibblling on my feet was simply…err.. gross. [...]
The urge for adventure – dreaming of paradise in Borneo
A guest post by Michael Shaw. There’s a ludicrously huge world map on my wall. Its looks a little old-fashioned. Not quite Mercator – Winkel Tripel, if you want to get geeky about it – and certainly no gaping sea monsters in uncharted waters. But its palette is natural; jungle, steppe, desert, dust, and dirty [...]
Velvet moments: travel photo of the week – Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
The splendid interior of the Cheong Fatt Tze or Blue Mansion in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia. Search for hotels in Penang.
Velvet moments: travel photo of the week – Kinabatangan River
The Kinabatangan River in Malaysian Borneo at dawn. Read the accompanying post: “The Kinabatangan River Safari“. See other Velvet Moments: Impalas at the Serengeti, Tanzania Quebrada de Las Conchas, Argentina Bruges canals, Belgium Sacred Water Temple, Bali, Indonesia Positano, Italy The Great Ocean Road, Australia
Velvet moments: travel photo of the week – Hainan Temple, Penang
A rickshaw passes the ornate entrance of the Hainan Temple in Penang, Malaysia. Read the accompanying post: ‘10 Things To Do in Penang‘. See other Velvet Moments: Impalas at the Serengeti, Tanzania Quebrada de Las Conchas, Argentina Bruges canals, Belgium Sacred Water Temple, Bali, Indonesia Positano, Italy The Great Ocean Road, Australia
Ten things to do in Penang
Penang is a turtle-shaped island off the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is connected to the mainland by the 13 kilometer long Penang Bridge. For centuries, Penang played a strategic role in trading relations between the East and West. In addition to the local Sultans, the Arabs, Chinese, British and Dutch all vied for [...]
About Keith Jenkins
I'm Keith Jenkins. In July 2008, I left my ten-year banking career to travel around the world. I've not looked back since.
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