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
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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
Photo Friday: Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Still working through the jet lag, our group of travelers spent the day sightseeing in Kuala Lumpur, checking out top sights before continuing on to other cities in Malaysia. Our second day in town brought us to the Batu Caves, one of the most well recognized tourist attractions in the country. … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia