Travel Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur’s top eating experiences for visitors
By Lara Dunston FOR first-time visitors to Kuala Lumpur, it’s not just the humidity and traffic that can overwhelm. The array of delicious cuisines on offer and venues for sampling local fare can often leave travellers bewildered. From fine dining in five stars to plastic chairs and tables beside street stalls, all budgets are catered…>
Malaysia’s most indulgent spas
By Lara Dunston NO holiday in the tropics is complete without some pampering spa treatments, especially if you’ve been hiking through jungles and sweating it out wildlife spotting. Malaysia is blessed with beautiful resorts offering up indulgent therapies. Here are my picks for unique, extravagant treatments: Heavenly Spa, Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, Langkawi Stunningly…>
The vanishing traditional artisans of Georgetown, Penang
By Barbara Weibel WITHIN the Kwan Yin Chinese Buddhist Temple, rivulets of smoke caressed vermillion globular lanterns strung from the ceiling before drifting through an opening in the roof. Worshipers streamed in and out, pouring oil into lanterns, lighting candles, and placing burning joss (incense) sticks into giant sand pots. Fascinated, I asked a temple…>
The beach paradise of Redang Island
By Elaine Ling Redang Island or Pulau Redang (Malay) is one of the largest islands off Malaysia’s east coast. It is located 45km offshore from Kuala Terengganu and is about 7km in length and 6km wide. Redang Island is the largest of the nine islands that comprise the Marine Park in the Redang Archipelago. This…>
5 great ways to unwind in Malaysia
By Lakshmi Sharath SING with the birds or indulge in a spa – Malaysia is where you need to head for a relaxing holiday Think Malaysia and the images that come to mind are varied and myriad. The skyline dotted with the tallest towers merges with the beautiful beaches and takes you into a world…>
The lesser-known beaches of Malaysia
By Mila Gilmanova A TROPICAL holiday is not complete without sandy beaches, the deep blue sea and palm trees. Sun, sea and sand – these are some of the simple components of a great holiday. Malaysia is famous for its beaches and most of them are known all over the world: Pulau Tioman, (Pahang), Pulau…>
Exploring the wilds of Borneo: Bako National Park
YOU don’t have to go far in Sarawak to find the jungle. In fact you see it from the plane as you descend into the capital Kuching – a tangled green mass stretches out below you, actually covering three quarters of the state in Malaysian Borneo or 8.7 million hectares. Even if you’re not too…>
Places to stay
Old Penang Guesthouse
Penang, Georgetown, Malaysia
A backpacker’s hostel with character
Urban Boutique Guesthouse
Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
Hotel Penaga
Georgetown, , Malaysia
A heritage boutique hotel that
Boutique Hotel
Bedroom, sleeps 4
1 Bathroom
Satrisna Home
Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Malaysia
Satrisna Home has been tastefully
Urban Guesthouse
2 Bedrooms, sleeps 4
2 Bathrooms
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