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Malaysia Asia Wins Best Online Media at Sabah Tourism Awards 2011
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 25 November 2011
Malaysia Asia Wins Best Online Media at Sabah Tourism Awards 2011 and this is my first actual award after three and a half years of travel blogging. It came to me as a shock because I was not informed of this until I got into Kota Kinabalu city after a flight from Kuala Lumpur on that day itself.
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10 Must-See Destinations for Backpackers in Southeast Asia
Blog: GoBackpacking - 22 November 2011
This is a guest post by Will Peach. outheast Asia casts an allure like no other. From pristine beaches to bustling cities and everything in between, this magical part of the world is hugely popular with backpackers the world over. Picking a top 10 of must see destinations from Southeast Asia is no easy feat. [...]
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Three Awesome Asian Festivals
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 18 November 2011
The Holiday season is fast approaching and while we may be all about Christmas here in Canada, we’ve got nothing on the astounding Asian Festivals that we’ve attended in the past. We’ve been lucky enough to stumble upon some awesome festivals like Shilpgram in Udaipur India, Chinese New Year in Malaysia, A cremation ceremony in [...]
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Places to visit in Selangor
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 11 November 2011
Places to visit in Selangor, Malaysia is a list complied from the latest updates on tourism related products from around here. Over the years, many have seen the state as a major shopping and business hub but there have been much improvements in the tourism sector here where many new products have been launched.
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Culturally misunderstood small talk
Blog: Coconut Radio - 28 October 2011
"Eh Celeste poria ia 'oe!" This means "Celeste, you're fat," and I'm frequently greeted this way by female Tahitian friends I haven't seen in awhile.
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Live Bands at Bars in Kuala Lumpur (KL)
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 26 October 2011
Live Bands at Bars in Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia was created to help those looking for live entertainment in the city. While this list consist of bars and pubs that cater to all kinds of live music, note that sometimes the bands or singers will change from time to time so it is best to contact the bar, pub or club to confirm the performance.
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10 Mouthwatering National Dishes from Southeast Asia
Blog: GoBackpacking - 24 October 2011
1. Indonesia - Nasi Padang Due to the vast spread out archipelago of Indoneisa, it’s almost impossible to label a real national dish for the entire country. I’ve just gone ahead and mentioned a normal everyday meal of Nasi Padang that consists of a plate of rice topped with a choice of dishes. When I was [...]
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A Sonnet of Spice & A Cauldron of Colour
Blog: Inside the Travel Lab - 21 October 2011
Close your eyes and feel the sticky weight of the sunshine, its humidity heavy on your skin while sonnets of spice and a chorus of cardamon compete with cloves, cumin and chopped coriander on the streets of Little India...A Sonnet of Spice & A Cauldron of Colour first appeared on Inside the Travel Lab. Head over there for more juicy fresh travel goodness. Or, you know, something you might like to read...
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One Earth Music Festival 2011 Langkawi
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 13 October 2011
One Earth Music Festival 2011 Langkawi is set to take place on November 11-12 which is a Saturday and Sunday.
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Trekking Bario and the Kelabit Highlands in Borneo
Blog: The Travel Project - 12 October 2011
Forget off the beaten track, there is no track to the hidden village of Bario! Nestled in the Kelabit highlands in central Borneo, Bario is the jumping off point to some intense trekking options
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David from Malaysia Asia
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 11 October 2011
David, a Malaysian travel blogger who runs Malaysia Asia, recently dropped us a line. “Are you guys passing through Kuala Lumpur anytime soon? Would love to meet up.” What a coincidence, we thought. So we gave him a call and the three of us got together for satay and drinks at the colorful night market [...]
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Dirt, Sweat & Cucumber Sandwiches – English Afternoon Tea
Blog: Inside the Travel Lab - 9 October 2011
A clock plods through its strict rhythm as the clink of china echoes through the drawing room. A Union Jack plays hide-and-seek at the window when the teapot isn’t watching and a platter of cucumber sandwiches make themselves comfy for afternoon tea.Dirt, Sweat & Cucumber Sandwiches – English Afternoon Tea first appeared on Inside the Travel Lab. Head over there for more juicy fresh travel goodness. Or, you know, something you might like to read...
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Medical Tourism
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 8 October 2011
One of the key fears that most people express about our living on the road is what they perceive as a lack of quality healthcare. While that can often be an issue in more remote locations, Asia offers up several interesting options for those looking for a good doctor. In fact, several Asian nations including [...]
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Back to KL
Blog: ContemporaryNomad - 6 October 2011
After only a couple of months in Indonesia, we have temporarily left the country. As much as we want our lives to be a continuation of jungle trekking and sea adventures, the harsh reality of living in the third world can quickly put a stop to that. The expiration of our tourist visas coupled with [...]
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Tatami Spa at Berjaya Hills Resort
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 1 October 2011
Tatami Spa at Berjaya Hills Resort is one of the very popular highland spas in Pahang, Malaysia where many Japanese and locals visit this place for their excellent spa services apart from the beautiful landscape that the hill resort offers.
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Southeast Asia With Kids – Where To Go
Blog: My Little Nomads - 1 October 2011
Southeast Asia is an incredible destination for kids and families. I’ve been all over the region and have a good feel for the places to go and the over-rated destinations to avoid. There’s lots to see so let’s take a … Continue reading →Read the entire article here: Southeast Asia With Kids – Where To Go
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Hard Rock Hotel Penang in Videos
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 29 September 2011
Hard Rock Hotel Penang in Videos showcases the many unique features available at this one-of-a-kind resort located along Batu Feringghi in Penang Island, Malaysia. This is also the chain's first hotel in Malaysia which opened in 2009 and has been getting pretty great reviews.
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Kopi Botol (Bottle Coffee) in Sabah Picture
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 28 September 2011
Kopi Botol (Bottle Coffee) in Sabah is my Picture of the Week. This very unique bottled coffee can be found in only two places around Kota Kinabalu town or simply known as KK.
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Malaysian Street Food – On The Road
Blog: Inside the Travel Lab - 19 September 2011
Quite simply, good food is one of the best things in life, wherever you find it. And Malaysian street food ranks among the best of the best.Malaysian Street Food – On The Road first appeared on Inside the Travel Lab. Head over there for more juicy fresh travel goodness. Or, you know, something you might like to read...
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Secrets of the Batu Caves, Malaysia – A Photo Story
Blog: Inside the Travel Lab - 14 September 2011
When I first caught the expression of this monkey, poised and watchful, I imagined to myself he might be wearing an expression of prayer, of solemnity, of reverance. How wrong I was...Secrets of the Batu Caves, Malaysia – A Photo Story first appeared on Inside the Travel Lab. Head over there for more juicy fresh travel goodness. Or, you know, something you might like to read...
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How Hard Is It To Get A Chinese Visa in Kuala Lumpur?
Blog: Travels with a Nine Year Old - 4 September 2011
When you’re travelling long term, visas — visa applications, visa runs, visa extensions — loom quite hideously large on your horizon. And, as we want to spend almost three months...
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12 Free things to do in Kuala Lumpur (KL)
Blog: Malaysia Asia - 2 September 2011
12 Free things to do in Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia is a list created to help those on a budget, especially the budget travelers or backpackers to find some of these places while staying in KL. There have been many lists out there but this list that Malaysia Asia has done is up to date (Aug 2011) and has much more things to do for free.
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The Friday Photo: Kayan Woman, Borneo
Blog: Travels with a Nine Year Old - 2 September 2011
I photographed this lady from the Kayan tribal minority in Sarawak, once an independent kingdom, now Malaysian Borneo, during our big trip upriver there last year. She’s chewing betel, the...
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What Happens When Your Kid Takes The Lead?
Blog: Travels with a Nine Year Old - 1 September 2011
Over the last couple of weeks, since Z returned from his overseas trip, I’ve largely been letting him choose what we do. Well, with the exception of hunting for a...
