The Kinabatangan River is Malaysia’s second longest river (at 560 kilometers). Located in the Malaysian state of Sabah on the island of Borneo (map),…
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Plane views: Mt. Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo
Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain between the Himalayas and the Snow Mountains of Papua. This granite massif rises majestically to a height of…
The orangutans of Sabah
The Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary is located near the town of Sandakan (map) on the east coast of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, and was established in…
Plane views: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu is the capital of the Malaysian state of Sabah (map) which occupies the northern corner of the island of Borneo. ‘KK’, as…
Shop till you drop in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysians love to shop. I believe the favourite national pastime in the weekends is strolling through one of the many shopping malls. For the…
Plane views: Putrajaya, Malaysia
All flights that approach the Kuala Lumpur International Airport from the north fly over Malaysia’s new administrative capital, Putrajaya. To have the best views,…
Twelve things to do in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, the vibrant capital of Malaysia, is a must-visit city for anyone exploring Southeast Asia. From its humble beginnings to its rapid growth,…
velvet escape’s Culinary Journey: Air Asia
What: Nasi lemak Where: On board most Air Asia flights Note: Nasi lemak is a traditional Malaysian dish (some call it the national dish)….
Getting over my ‘Jaws’ complex
Getting over my ‘Jaws’ complex (a page from my Travel Journal) I’ve just spent several days on Pulau Lang Tengah (map). Lang Tengah is…
