Malaysia

The Banana Pancake Trail started out as the Hippie Trail. In the 1960s, many people from Europe and the US travelled to Asia to immerse themselves in new cultures and experiences.

Are you an adrenaline freak? If your answer is yes, well, Southeast Asia has many extreme sports activities that’ll get your blood rushing.

On a small island just off Kuala Terengganu in northern Malaysia, stands a stunning and grand structure made of steel, glass, and crystal known as the Crystal Mosque (Masjid Kristal).

Situated in the northeastern part of Sabah, Malaysia, Kinabatangan River is the second-longest river in Malaysia with a length of 560 kilometres.

A gorgeous gown, your dashing groom, pristine blooms, all your loved ones, and clinking crystal flutes that cheer on love and romance – that’s all you need for a perfect wedding. Right?

Kampong Sungai Judah is home to the Mah Meri tribe – one of several indigenous ethnic groups on the Malaysian peninsular. The community is gathered today for a special annual occasion and I’m lucky to be there to see it happen.

My favourite moments with mum are when we visited foreign lands, did yoga in Bali, and just had fun. Here are my top five favourite places we’ve visited together:

Malaysia has a healthy relationship with tourism. We welcome close to 25 million tourists every year to immerse themselves in various cultures, and most importantly, to fill their stomachs with our food.

Kota Kinabalu is a rich and diverse city. I embarked on a trip here and heard rumours about the coveted edible bird’s nest in one of the caves. Determined to see these first hand, I set off to find them.

Headlines this week have been dominated by the Malaysian government’s introduction of the Departure Levy Bill 2019. Flyers will be charged a Departure Tax ranging between RM8 to RM150 starting September 1, 2019.

The regions of South Asia and Southeast Asia are traditionalist spots; learning social norms will keep you from potentially upsetting the locals.

Glamping affords you the back-to-nature feel of traditional camping without having to relinquish any creature comforts. And finding glamping destinations throughout Asia isn’t difficult at all!