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Category Archives: Malaysia

Is Langkawi really a ‘tropical paradise’? I’m not convinced

March 10, 2016by Cat 3 Comments

Before you fall into the trap of believing all that the guidebooks say, read my post about the real Langkawi, what to see and so there, plus how to stop worrying and have fun!

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Activities, Asia, Malaysia
Famous Peranakan tiles.

A guide to Peranakan art, museums and food in Penang Georgetown

February 15, 2016by Cat 3 Comments

Explore the unique culture and cuisine of Penang’s Baba Nyonya in Malaysia, from bright coloured shop fronts packed with beautiful antiques to kapitan curries.

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Activities, Asia, Food, Malaysia

The 20 most delicious street food in Asia

May 13, 2015by Cat 5 Comments

From banh mi to congee; here are 20 of Asia’s best street food dishes, in pictures.

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Asia, Cambodia, Food, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Photography, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Visit the Cameron Highlands and see another side to Malaysia.

Tea and trekking: a weekend in the Cameron Highlands

February 15, 2015by Cat 2 Comments

Had enough of the chaos in Kuala Lumpur? Get away from the hustle and bustle for some down time up in the Cameron Highlands.

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Asia, Malaysia
Photo of the week: 'Little Girl in Blue' Mural, Muntri Street, George Town, Penang.

Photo of the week: George Town, Penang, Malaysia

February 8, 2015by Cat 1 Comment

A weekly post: a snapshot from some of the most special places I have visited.

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Malaysia, Photography

Street art in Penang

October 2, 2014by Cat 2 Comments

Take to the streets in Penang for culture, amazing cheap eats and creative art displays; that’s what I’d been told before I arrived in this pint-sized state off the northwest […]

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Asia, Malaysia, Photography

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