After the great success of last year's post and giveaway, it's that time again: Caroline's Favorite Things 2014! While I still use and love the products I featured for 2013, I've come up with even more brand new things to get for the traveler in your life or for yourself. And again, there's … [Read more...] about Caroline’s Favorite Things 2014
Photo Friday: Sarawak Cultural Village, Malaysia
I tend to err on the side of hesitation, wary of attractions that claim to provide visitors with the full cultural experience in a park setting. They tend to resemble Epcot more than the place they're supposed to represent, little more than caricatures. Hilltribe villages in northern Thailand … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Sarawak Cultural Village, Malaysia
Don’t Believe Everything You Read
I scrambled to find the right amount of money to pay for my brunch. I pulled out blue bills from my most recent trip and joked with the server about having more foreign money in my wallet than American money. I told her about my visit to Malaysia and she replied, "I'd never go there after what … [Read more...] about Don’t Believe Everything You Read
Visiting Kuching’s Cat Museum
Kuching, Malaysia is known as "Cat City" for the Malay word kucing. While I didn't see stray cats roaming around in the Borneo city like I did in Croatia and Turkey, you could see that they sure love their felines. Upon pulling into the parking lot of our hotel, we saw a large group of tourists … [Read more...] about Visiting Kuching’s Cat Museum
Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur
Like much of Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a very inexpensive country for travelers. The capital city of Kuala Lumpur is a hub for most people visiting the country. You can stay in a guesthouse for under $10 USD per night and eat for even less. Tourist attractions can range in price but are generally … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur