Monkey business and a beach hunt on Langkawi island, Malaysia
Our strangely eventual day driving around the island of Langkawi in Malaysia, plus tips on where to stay and how to get to Langkawi.
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Thaipusam in Penang: Incredible Images of a painful Hindu tradition
This opportunity to witness the Thaipusam festival was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Click through for some incredibly shocking images and a video we put together documenting the festival.
High Tea and Hiking in the Highlands of Malaysia
In our attempt to escape the sweltering heat of Kuala Lumpur, our trip to the Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands provided bigger challenges and a more British experience than we ever expected.
Polaroid of the week: The entrance to the Batu Caves near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This week’s Polaroid is about the Batu Caves outside of Kuala Lumpur which are home to a series of limestone caves, Hindu shrines, dozens of adorable monkeys and the upcoming Thaipusam festival!
Polaroid of the week: Cute monkey lady in Langkawi, Malaysia
We took our rental car for a spin around the island of Langkawi beyond the beautiful Cenang beach and discovered it was monkey business as usual wherever we went!
Polaroid of the week: Chinatown at dusk | Penang, Malaysia
On a quiet evening stroll, we cut through the peaceful backstreets of Chinatown, under delicate Chinese lanterns strung across everything from major roads to narrow alleys.
Polaroid of the week: Sunset over Langkawi Island, Malaysia
After four months in South East Asia, we finally found a heavenly beach – on Langkawi in Malaysia. We were treated to white-sand beaches and stunning sunsets day after day…
Polaroid of the week: Tricycle rickshaw in Penang, Malaysia
One thing we love about South East Asia are the old-fashioned tricycle rickshaw taxis we’ve come across in various countries – including Malaysia…
Polaroid of the week: The most famous man in Melaka, Malaysia
Who knew Melaka’s most prominent son is a famous bodybuilder! When we visited the UNESCO town, we did not only find a vibrant Chinatown and relics of the Dutch and Portuguese colonization, but also golden statues of a muscle man!
Hotel Tip Of The Week: The Sterling Hotel in Melaka, Malaysia
Our Hotel Tip of the Week series offers accommodation recommendations from around the world. All are places where we have stayed in and personally recommend. This week: The Sterling Hotel in Melaka, Malaysia.