What it Costs: A day of travel in Kuala Lumpur
A day of travel costs in Kuala Lumpur Thanks to the status of KL’s airport as a major regional hub, Malaysia’s capital city is likely to feature on many itineraries for Southeast Asia. Many travelers...
View ArticleAsk GoMad Nomad: India vs. Malaysia
Dear GoMad Nomad, My wife and I have been retired for a few years and have done a bit of traveling in Europe and South America. Our sights have now turned towards Asia and thinking about places where...
View ArticleThe Many Faces of Kuala Lumpur Photo Essay
Kuala Lumpur Photo Essay To some, Kuala Lumpur is a shopping destination with stylish malls and international brands. It’s a city of skyscrapers and one of the few public transport monorails on earth....
View ArticlePhoto of the Week: Tea field in the Cameron Highlands [Malaysia]
The Cameron Highlands are Malaysia’s Tea Country. A trip there is a proper retreat. Tourism and agriculture are the primary activities up in this high elevation area 200 km north of Kuala Lumpur....
View ArticleYour Guide to Malaysian Food
Your Guide to Malaysian Food Malaysia is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. And this diversity translates wonderfully in its cuisine. Masterfully manipulating local ingredients...
View ArticleWhy George Town (Penang) is Probably the Best UNESCO City
An Islamic neighborhood in George Town (Penang) was holding a garage sale a few months back. After a half-hour spent rummaging through broken watches and old leather belts, I left with just one item: a...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
In preparation for our upcoming small group tour to Malaysia and Singapore, I wanted to give you basic information that would help you get a better understanding about Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Although,...
View ArticleIntroducing Gawai Dayak: the Harvest Festival in Sarawak
Introducing Gawai Dayak: the Harvest Festival in Sarawak Gawai Dayak is the celebration of the Rice Harvest Festival of the Dayak people of Sarawak, Borneo (Malaysia). Gawai Dayak translates...
View ArticlePhoto of the Week: Rafflesia Flower of Borneo
Rafflesia Flower Borneo Exotic, rare, and otherworldly, the Rafflesia flowers look like something out of a science fiction movie. It can grow up to 100 cm (3 feet) in diameter and weigh up to 10 kg...
View ArticleSpotlight on: Travel to the Perhentian Islands
Spotlight on: Travel to the Perhentian Islands Destination: The Perhentian Islands Location: The Perhentian Islands are located in Malaysia, about 10 miles off the eastern coast of the Malay...
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