It's the only thing I knew about Kuala Lumpur before the email hit my inbox saying I'd been invited to Malaysia. I'd seen countless pictures posing in front of the Petronas Towers by day and night, some even in the hokey style of Leaning Tower of Pisa pictures. I'd hardly been in the country for … [Read more...] about Views from the Petronas Towers
Scenes from Deepavali in Malaysia
Malaysia may be a majority Muslim country, but its other faiths, Christianity, Buddhism, and especially Hinduism, are well represented. Diwali, known as Deepavali in Malaysia, is one of the Hindu faith's most beloved festivals and the celebration of light. Every year the government of Malaysia … [Read more...] about Scenes from Deepavali in Malaysia
An Afternoon with Orangutans
Looking into their eyes, you can see their minds at work. They're more intelligent than we realize. The red haired apes even look human with their ability to hold objects in their hands. Orangutans are endangered and only found on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, in Malaysia and Indonesia … [Read more...] about An Afternoon with Orangutans
Putrajaya’s Famous Pink Mosque
When I was in Turkey last year, the call to prayer's haunting melodies sank into my mind, often telling me what time of day it was without once looking at my watch. It was my first visit to a predominantly Muslim country and it felt eerily quiet when I didn't hear it anymore. But Malaysia seemed … [Read more...] about Putrajaya’s Famous Pink Mosque
The Colorful Streets of Melaka
My week in Malaysia was a whirlwind, as we never spent more than three nights in any place. Melaka, known by the British as Melaka, was one such place and I wished I'd been able to explore more of the historic city. The group was in town for a tourism conference and the country's Deepavali … [Read more...] about The Colorful Streets of Melaka