Top 7 Places to See Orangutans in Malaysian Borneo
If you are hoping to see orangutans in Malaysia, listen up! This shortlist of places will offer plenty of opportunities to see our red-headed cousins!
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Kellie’s Castle, Ipoh – Malaysia’s Haunted Scottish Castle
Rarely visited by foreign tourists but popular with locals, Kellies Castle offers an insight into Malaysia’s colonial past – look out for ghosts!
Cameron Highlands Hiking Guide – Malaysia
Trekking in the Cameron Highlands is a must-do activity in this part of Malaysia. With a range of trails suitable to all abilities, you’ll find a hike here!
A Guide to Food in Penang, Malaysia: Top Traditional Dishes!
Much like the gastronomy capital itself, the food in Penang is an exciting blend of different cultures and cuisines. With everything from Chinese inspired dishes to Indian snacks, there is something to suit every type of foodie here!
Top 10 Quarantine Hotels in Kuala Lumpur
We look at the best hotels in Kuala Lumpur (from cheapest to most expensive) to do your mandatory quarantine in Malaysia.
11 Things to do in Kuala Lumpur – The Alternative Guide
There is pretty much always something happening in KL, to suit everyones tastes. Take this short guide as an introduction to the city and its many delights, that you won’t read in any guidebook. If you’re in Kuala Lumpur for more than a couple of days and are looking for an alternative to the major attractions then be sure to check some of these out…
Borneo Itinerary – 3 Weeks Backpacking Eastern Malaysia
This Borneo itinerary has everything you need to fill a three epic weeks in eastern Malaysia. Including everything from Orangutans to turtles, prepare to be wowed by nature!
Kuala Lumpur Food Tour! A Taste of Traditional Malaysia
On the hunt for the taste of traditional Malaysia, writers Ellie and Will join A Chef’s Tour – a foodies dream journey through the old markets of Kuala Lumpur. Find out what local delights made their mouths water and most importantly, what they thought about Durian!
5 Reasons to Travel Sarawak, Borneo!
Sarawak, Borneo is a place that combines wildlife, beauty and adventure! From orangutans to mouth-watering laksa, this underestimated island packs a punch.
Climbing Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo
After weeks of preparation and excitement, today is the today I will climb Mount Kinabalu! Set in the beautifully luscious Mount …
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Backpacking Borneo – One Week in Sabah, Malaysia
Borneo is not as heavily written about as some of its other neighbouring countries, this may be due to the lack of a well trodden backpacker trail but that is definitely one of it’s charms – experiencing nature in it’s purest form…
Scope Out the Street Sculptures in Penang, Malaysia
Penang, Malaysia has a rich culinary scene, but how else can you get to know this culturally rich UNESO World Heritage Site? By taking to the streets and reading the stories told through wire in a massive street art installation project.
The Kelabit Highlands, Borneo: Where Tradition and Globalization Meet
As a traveller, it’s always so easy to want things to stay as they are. In the Kelabit Highlands, you can feel the old traditions fade, as slowly and methodically as the sun sinks behind the mountain ranges, leaving the sky a vast painting of pastel pinks and reds, and turning the entire landscape into a vision so captivatingly beautiful that it barely seems real. This is a land touched by missionaries, globalization, and a growing technological influence. Karen Farini talks to local residences in order to better understand their perspectives on the cultural changes taking place.
Grasping Malaysia: A Journey Into the Diversity of Georgetown, Penang
Malaysia, a gripping mix of unique Asian cultures. So what does it mean to be Malaysian? Travel writer, and photographer, Colin Roohan peels back the layers of Georgetown’s diverse neighborhoods with the hopes of better understanding Malaysian identity…
Hanging out in the Borneo Rainforest: The Heart2Heart Orangutan Program
Deep in the heart of the Borneo Rainforest lies a sanctuary for our closest ancestors and one of the most intelligent primates… the orangutan. At the Heart2Heart Orangutan program in Sarawak, Malaysia, we can all play a part in their protection.
Thaipusam Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Thaipusam Festival is one of the largest and most extravagant Hindu festivals in Asia celebrated by followers worldwide. Each year, millions of devotees flock to the sacred site of The Batu Caves in Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur to offer extravagant gestures of penance to Hindu Deity, Lord Murugan, son of Shiva. See incredible phtotos and watch amazing footage from January’s festival…