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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Perdana Botanical Garden

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Kuala Lumpur? Isn’t it the Petronas Towers? Bet it is! In fact, a trip to Kuala Lumpur is considered incomplete without paying a visit to these magnificent towers. While the city offers a brilliant view of the towers as well as […]

Kota Bharu, Malaysia: Exploring the City

Kota Bharu is the capital of Kelantan, Malaysia. There are a lot of things to do in this little city if you have the inclination to try something new and rather quiet. My nearly three-year stint in this place helped me discover a lot of things that can be done in this sleepy town. It […]

Penang, Malaysia: Exploring the Street Art Scene

Penang is a food haven! The type of street food it offers is like no other. I found this out when I had to set foot in this lovely city two years ago. Since then, we have been in love with Penang. Not just food, it offers adventure sports, nature hikes, scenic views and art […]

Cameron Highlands, Malaysia: The Lush Greens of Pahang

Travelling to Cameron Highlands wasn’t on my bucket-list. In fact, I was dissuaded by many from visiting them. Still, I thought of giving them a shot during my stint in Malaysia. It was getting too hot and I needed a cool, refreshing getaway, so off I went with my travel buddy to the lush greens […]

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 36 Hours in the City

Kuala Lumpur is one of the most popular destinations in the world, receiving countless tourists each year. The vibrant night-life and the looming skyscrapers have made Kuala Lumpur one of the most alluring metropolises in Southeast Asia. If you are on a whirlwind trip to this part of the world, then it makes sense to […]

Malacca, Malaysia: An Ancient Beauty Frozen In Time

To tell you the truth, my wife and I have never heard of Malacca until our son announced he was planning to take us there for a visit. “That’s great!” I said, “but… where is Malacca?” It turned out that Malacca (or Melaka) is a state in Malaysia located in the southern region of the […]

Mabul, Malaysia: It All Started with a Request

Bring a bottle of Martini Bianco. A big one, one and a half liter if you can. That was how the adventure started. Rubes, the Spanish Diver, was messaging me. We’d dived Richelieu Rock and the Similans in the Andaman Sea together and now he was in Mabul, off Malaysia’s Sabah province in Borneo. And […]

Ipoh, Malayasia: A Historic Gem

Ipoh old town, sounds like an ancient old town to you, right? Well, I can’t 100% deny that – the town is definitely old, and it contains a lot of historical value within itself. The old buildings around the town reflect what Ipoh has experienced, from the years before Malaysia obtained its independence to today. […]