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Malaysia photo roundup
As one of Asia’s most visited countries, Malaysia stands out for its multiculturalism, its diverse food, and colonial architecture. Stable, prosperous, and boasting a nice blend of cities, jungles, and sea; Malaysia might not be spectacular but it offers a great travel experience. I’ve been to four places in this Southeast Asian country – the […]
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Exploring George Town, Penang’s historic capital
Penang might be a small island* off the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, but it is probably the country’s most popular destination to visit. Penang boasts entire streets packed with heritage architecture, great street food, a sprawling hill, and a small but pleasant national park on its northwestern coast. Penang was one of the British […]
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Exploring art, religion, and Hakka heritage in Ipoh
Ipoh is an attractive city, especially its Old Town and its surroundings. The Malaysian city is ringed by limestone hills, some of which feature Chinese Buddhist cave temples, while the Kinta River runs through it, with the Old Town on the west bank and the newer areas to the east of the river. In my […]
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Exploring Kuala Lumpur further
Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s political, business and commerce center as well as the nation’s air transportation hub. While I don’t rate it as highly as Bangkok, Singapore or Hanoi, it is still a decent major city. I have actually visited it twice though both times I didn’t spend too long. The city’s most iconic symbol […]
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Trekking in Penang National Park
Malaysia’s island* state of Penang is rightfully known for being a food and heritage paradise, but there are a few other things to do besides eat and wander around historical neighborhoods. Hiking on Penang Hill is one, and trekking in Penang National Park is another. That’s right, Penang has its own national park which covers […]
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Exploring Malaysia’s underrated city Ipoh
The word Ipoh might conjure puzzled looks or recognition of a certain coffee brand. But Ipoh is also one of Malaysia’s largest cities, the former center of the nation’s tin mining industry, and a gateway to the Cameron Highlands. It is also a rising travel destination in its own right, and rightfully so. Lying between […]
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Visiting Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
As the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur features the National Museum, the country’s main history museum. However, its best museum is the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia. Despite its name, the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia features a large collection of historical artifacts from across the Islamic world including weapons, ceramics, and copies of the Islamic holy […]
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