At some point in your travels through SE Asia, you’ll end up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital. It’s a super cheap hub for air travel and a much-needed return to “city life” after months of traveling without a proper store to stock up on basic…
Destination Guides
Hiking in the Cameron Highlands
This is backpacker heaven! After spending MONTHS in the insane heat, it was so nice to finally reach the Cameron Highlands, a mountain town with cool air (sweater weather) and beautiful hikes.
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Travel Stories
Kuala Besut, Don’t Stay Here
If you’re traveling to/from the GORGEOUS Perhentian Islands in Malaysia, then you are certain to stop at Kuala Besut, the port town leading you to this tropical paradise. My advice, get out fast!
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Backpacker Paradise in the Perhentian Islands
Most people would say the Perhentian Islands are the BEST backpacker islands in Malaysia. Some might even suggest the best in SE Asia. And even a few may argue the best in the world. Do I agree? Absolutely not.
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Living in Langkawi
I finally made it back to Langkawi. I really can’t believe I visited a city, saw nothing, left, and then came back. If you didn’t have a chance to read about My Biggest Secret, check it out because it sets up the rest of the…
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Travel Stories
Detained in Customs in Penang
So I finally made it to George Town Penang. The sun is shining and while I should be excited that the rain is gone, it is H-O-T. I just carried my bags 2km from the dock to the hostel and I am drenched in sweat. Typical.
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Rained Out in Langkawi
I think this is a first. I am leaving a city without seeing ANYTHING, not one thing (unless you count the Indian restaurant Colonial India right outside my hostel). For the first 3 days I was here it rained and rained and rained. The forecast indicated more rain…
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All The Things I Want To Tell You…
It’s So Hard I don’t know why it is so hard for me to get started with these posts. I think it’s because I know I could never catch you up all the way. And even if I did, there’s so many things I can’t say…