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
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Photo Essay: Annah Rais Homestay, Malaysia
Driving a few hours outside of the city of Kuching on the island of Borneo brings you back in time to a simpler way of life. The steel and concrete fade away, making room for trees, rivers and structures made of bamboo and corrugated tin. This is the land of the longhouse, where dozens of … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Annah Rais Homestay, Malaysia
Views from the Petronas Towers
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