George Town – Heritage and Street Art
After a trip full of great natural wonders we were craving for some heritage, thus we chose George Town, a Unesco World Heritage Site in northern Malaysia. What a surprise: George Town is probably … Read More
5 Cities in Southeast Asia with Historic Architecture
Southeast Asia is known around the world for its gorgeous beaches, stunning scenery, charming temples, delicious food and superior hospitality. However, for architecture lovers, there is an extra reason to love the region: impressive … Read More
Kinabatangan River Cruise on Your Own
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Though we had been in Malaysia before, we had never seen its wildlife. We decided to travel to Sabah, on the island of Borneo, since it’s less touristic than Sarawak. The best way to … Read More
Ipoh – Perfect off the Beaten Track Destination
On our way to Kuala Lumpur we made a short stop in Ipoh and enjoyed every bit of it. Surrounded by gorgeous mountains it contains fine examples of colonial heritage, but unlike George Town in Penang … Read More
Five Months in Asia with Hand Luggage
When E suggested visiting Southeast Asia this spring, I thought I would have a heart attack. My first answer was that it was out of the question. We have been organizing our trip to … Read More
Malacca City Travel Guide for First Timers
Very few cities in Southeast Asia boast such rich history and have managed to preserve its architectural heritage as Malacca city. Initially a sultanate, it was later dominated by the Portuguese, Dutch and the … Read More
Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide for First Timers
Kuala Lumpur is one of the largest cities in Southeast Asia, and one of the most developed, when it comes to the economy. It is a city of contrasts, where modern skyscrapers like those … Read More