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Asia, Malaysia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Kota Kinabalu, the good and the ugly

Kota Kinabalu has marketed itself well. It is showcased as ´´the dynamic capital of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo; a stunning […]

June 25, 2026
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Bako National Park: Proboscis Monkeys, Hidden Beaches and Borneo’s Wild Heart

If you only have time to visit one national park during your stay in Kuching, make it Bako National Park. […]

June 25, 2026
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India

Kuching Things to Do

Located in Sarawak in Malaysian Borneo, Kuching is famously known as the cat city. It is also described as one […]

June 25, 2026
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India

Ringlet, the offbeat Cameron Highlands

The Cameron Highlands provide a breath of fresh air after the muggy, frenetic pace of Kuala Lumpur. Mossy, dew-dripping forests, […]

June 25, 2026
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Kuala Lumpur things to do

Kuala Lumpur is massive. It´s a huge contrast between the glitzy and the grunge. I am often struck by how […]

June 25, 2026
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Our 2025 Malaysia itinerary

Our 2025 Malaysia itinerary consists of several places in Malaysia. We stayed in around five places, took umpteen flights, and […]

June 25, 2026
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India

Malaysia through the eyes of a child

´´I find Malaysia to be a super beautiful place with very nice nature. It is also the home to a […]

June 25, 2026
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Asia, Malaysia, Outside India

The secret island of Palau Lang Tengah

Palau Lang Tengah was a real tropical dream. Located off the east coast of Malaysia, it lies on the gorgeous […]

June 24, 2026
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Street Art, Travel Extras

Georgetown Penang steel sculptures

Georgetown Penang’s urban art history is relatively young. It all started in 2008 when Georgetown received the prestigious title of […]

June 24, 2026
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Street Art, Travel Extras

Georgetown Penang street art

In my opinion, Penang wins hands-down anytime over Kuala Lumpur, and this beautiful island is full of interesting things to […]

June 24, 2026
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