Melaka (or ‘Malacca‘) is the oldest town in Malaysia and one of the country’s major historic attractions. Melaka (map) can trace its roots back…
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Plane views: Penang Island
Penang (map) is a turtle-shaped island located off the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, about 300km northwest of Kuala Lumpur. Often called the ‘Pearl…
A weekend in Melaka
Melaka (or ‘Malacca’) is a state with a capital city of the same name situated about a two-hour drive south of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia….
Sabah – where I was born
Sabah is a Malaysian state that occupies the northern corner of the island of Borneo. Blessed with superb white sandy beaches and coral islands,…
Chilling on the Perhentian Islands
It was supposed to be my Perhentian Islands holiday, spent offline on Pulau Perhentian Kecil (‘Pulau’ means island in the Malay language) on the…
A Grand experience in Kuala Lumpur
We stepped into a grand space – a gleaming marble floor, an epic staircase that swooped up in a gracious curve and soaring columns….
Twelve islands to visit in Malaysia
Malaysia is known the world over for its cultural diversity, lush tropical forests, mouthwatering cuisine and its islands. I’ve had the privilege of visiting…
An afternoon in the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
The Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is home to the largest walk-in aviary in the world. The KL Bird Park was opened amidst the scenic…
Ten things to do in Penang
Penang is a turtle-shaped island located off the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, about 350km northwest of Kuala Lumpur, and is connected to the…
