Category: malaysia
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Ipoh
The History of Concubine Lane in Ipoh October 2022 Known mostly by travellers as the gateway to the Cameron Highlands, the British Colonial city of Ipoh is also known for it’s street art and street food. Ipoh is the capital city of Malaysia’s Perak state, lying 200km North of Kuala Lumpur. In 2010, it was…
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Langkawi
Langkawi October 2022 Situated 30km off the north-west coast of Malaysia, Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea. Adjacent to the Thai border, this duty-free island boasts white sand beaches, lush green mountains and limestone cliffs. We arrived in Langkawi with no solid plan on how long to stay, but had…
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Lunch at the Waterfall
Lunch at the Waterfall October 2022 Location Inspiration: Cameron Highlands, Malaysia Cooling water droplets land on my cheeks as I approach the rivers edge, beautifully deafened by the waterfalls roar. My skin prickles with the arrival of goosebumps as the temperature drops a degree or two by the water; a welcoming relief. After two hours…
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Cameron Highlands
Cameron Highlands October 2022 Roughly 200km North of Kuala Lumpur lies the Cameron Highlands. Travelling from Ipoh (90km East), the Cameron Highlands are in easy reach by bus. Not for the faint-hearted or easily unsettled stomachs, the short (approx. 2-3 hours) but heart-racing journey takes you up and amongst the highland hills via twisting roads…
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Georgetown, Penang
Georgetown, Penang October 2022 Situated in the North West of Malaysia is Georgetown, the capital of Penang state. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, be sure to add it to your Malaysian itinerary. From the Cameron Highlands, the journey to Georgetown is a 2-3 hour bus, followed by a short 30-minute ferry.…
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Pangkor Island
Pangkor Island September 2022 Lying just off the West coast of Peninsular Malaysia is Pangkor island (Pulau Pangkor), with easy connections to the capital of Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur. Whilst not initially on the Malaysian itinerary, Pangkor is a place I’d never heard of. One evening in Malacca, we sat down to plan our next…
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Malacca
Melaka / Malacca September 2022 A city two hours south of Kuala Lumpur, Malacca is the capital of Malaysia’s coastal state of Malacca – a bit confusing as both the state and the city share a name! With Melaka being the Malay spelling, Malacca is the English spelling. You often see both used interchangeably. Accommodation…
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Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur September 2022 The federal territory of Kuala Lumpur is one of Asia’s fastest growing cities, with easy connections to the rest of Asia and the world. Boasting an unbeatable skyline with towering skyscrapers including the Petronas Twin Towers, alongside lush green escapes, multi-coloured temples and bustling food markets – Kuala Lumpur is a…
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