Destination: Malaysia

Photos: Random Journeys

Wed, 27 May 2015 | By annafauzi | Photo Gallery

Cruising on the Kinabatangan

Wed, 27 May 2015 | By larredm | Views [199] | Scholarship Entry

After our first night in the jungle we woke before sunrise to find the river covered in a blanket of mist. “That looks like crocodile water” my girlfriend muttered, visibly petrified. “Don’t worry,” I said smugly, “we do have a boat you know.” Before ... Read more >

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The White Asian

Wed, 27 May 2015 | By zoehoe | Views [250] | Scholarship Entry

Night fell heavily out of the sky. Equator hugging countries are all familiar with these rapid influxes of darkness – be it a sudden storm or an swift sunset. The same countries function on flexible time because of it. Or at least, that’s what I blame ... Read more >

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Georgetown- Day 5-6

Mon, 25 May 2015 | By emiliepb | Views [369]

We only spent one full day on Penang island which we spent in Georgetown. As soon as we arrived we noticed Georgetown is such a mishmash of different cultures and architecture, driving down a road you could believe you were in London.   ... Read more >

Tags: fort, georgetown, history

Langkawi- Day 1- 4

Thu, 21 May 2015 | By emiliepb | Views [433]

So now we are in Malaysia! Journey to Langkawi was pretty easy, our first Asian ferry replacing our usual longtail boat. We spent 4 nights in Langkawi at Rainbow Lodge on the main tourist strip Pantai Cenang. Although Langkawi is touristy ... Read more >

Tags: island, langkawi, seven pools, shopping

arrival in Kuala Lumpur

Sun, 17 May 2015 | By squidnar | Views [239]

We arrived in KL after a quick 8 hour flight.  Instead on catching our connecting flight to nepal we opted for the safer rout to Malaysia!  Arriving at reggae mansion all.booked and in the same rooms as a short 8 no.this ago we were ready for ... Read more >

Photos: Borneo

Fri, 8 May 2015 | By rockywildman | Photo Gallery

Photos: Survivor Borneo Castaway

Thu, 7 May 2015 | By jenndpelaez | Photo Gallery

Survivor Borneo Castaway

Thu, 7 May 2015 | By jenndpelaez | Views [493] | Scholarship Entry

I’m a couch potato, with Survivor as my ultimate favorite TV show. There’s something about the survival aspect that drew me into the game. However, to me, it was just that—something I would watch weekly while I live vicariously through the castaways’ ... Read more >

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KL and the state of Asian plumbing.

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 | By wtarmstrong | Views [725] | Comments [1]

Greetings from glittering Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, or KL as everyone (including all the locals) seem to call it. For the geographically challenged, KL is the capital of Malaysia. The city’s most iconic feature is the Patronas Towers, which from ... Read more >

Tags: bidet, flush, japan, kl, malaysia, patronas, squat, technology, toilets, western

Photos: Hard Road Up

Tue, 7 Apr 2015 | By jamesemma007 | Photo Gallery

Sabah Safari

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 | By wtarmstrong | Views [711] | Comments [1]

I am now the proud owner of a pair of emerald green “leech socks.” I’ll get back to those in a bit.    First, a little geography. Borneo is the world’s third largest island. Extra credit if you can name the ... Read more >

Tags: borneo, danum valley, elephant, jungle, leech, malaysia, monkey, orangutan, pygmy, sabah

Photos: Passport & Plate - Malaysian Curry Mee

Fri, 6 Mar 2015 | By janemountain | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

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Passport & Plate - Nasi Lemak

Fri, 6 Mar 2015 | By tastydips | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

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Photos: Passport & Plate - Char Kuey Teow

Fri, 6 Mar 2015 | By tashshan | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

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