There are many reasons Penang is well-known – fabulous street food, long-standing history of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and British citizens and its UNESCO-anointed capital city George Town, aka “Pearl of the Orient“. But one of the most entertaining aspects of visiting this Malaysian island it to play the “Where’s Waldo?” game of hunting down famous … More Chasing Murals in Penang
We were so looking forward to our week in Langkawi, attracted in part by Lonely Planet’s assessment that “Langkawi is synonymous with tropical paradise and for good reason.” Perhaps we should have looked closer at that copy (circa 1982, reprinted 2013), and realized that a lot can change in even 13 years. We started out … More Langkawi – We Wanted to Love You
After the clang and clamour of Kuala Lumpur, it has been a welcome respite to spend a few days in the beautiful coastal city of Melaka. The Melaka River bisects the city and is both representative of its trading past and its tourism future. Back in the 14th century, Melaka began as a major trade … More Melaka: A River Runs Through It
Petronas Towers are to Kuala Lumpur what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris: the instantly recognizable landmark that graces a million T-shirts, keychains, coffee mugs and shopping bags. “They can’t be that great,” I thought to myself, as I have a deep and abiding aversion to tourist traps. In fact, Petronas Towers are pretty great … More Kuala Lumpur: So Much More Than Petronas Towers
Leaving Ourselves Behind 