I tend to err on the side of hesitation, wary of attractions that claim to provide visitors with the full cultural experience in a park setting. They tend to resemble Epcot more than the place they're supposed to represent, little more than caricatures. Hilltribe villages in northern Thailand … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Sarawak Cultural Village, Malaysia
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Don’t Believe Everything You Read
I scrambled to find the right amount of money to pay for my brunch. I pulled out blue bills from my most recent trip and joked with the server about having more foreign money in my wallet than American money. I told her about my visit to Malaysia and she replied, "I'd never go there after what … [Read more...] about Don’t Believe Everything You Read
Visiting Kuching’s Cat Museum
Kuching, Malaysia is known as "Cat City" for the Malay word kucing. While I didn't see stray cats roaming around in the Borneo city like I did in Croatia and Turkey, you could see that they sure love their felines. Upon pulling into the parking lot of our hotel, we saw a large group of tourists … [Read more...] about Visiting Kuching’s Cat Museum
Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur
Like much of Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a very inexpensive country for travelers. The capital city of Kuala Lumpur is a hub for most people visiting the country. You can stay in a guesthouse for under $10 USD per night and eat for even less. Tourist attractions can range in price but are generally … [Read more...] about Best Free and Cheap Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur
Photo Essay: Annah Rais Homestay, Malaysia
Driving a few hours outside of the city of Kuching on the island of Borneo brings you back in time to a simpler way of life. The steel and concrete fade away, making room for trees, rivers and structures made of bamboo and corrugated tin. This is the land of the longhouse, where dozens of … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Annah Rais Homestay, Malaysia