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
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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
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
Frequently Asked Questions on Solo Travel in Southeast Asia
After writing the post on questions about solo travel in Turkey, I decided to make this a series to answer your burning questions about what it's really like to travel certain areas solo or as a female. In this case, I was traveling Southeast Asia with my sister, but many of the questions still … [Read more...] about Frequently Asked Questions on Solo Travel in Southeast Asia