http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/Malaysia-travel-blog.html You will be notified when new and updated pages are added to malaysia-traveller.com . To subscribe, click on RSS/Google/Yahoo/MSN or Bloglines buttons. en-us Malaysia travel Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:01:17 -0400 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:01:17 -0400 malaysia-traveller.com http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/gaharu-tea-valley.html06d6e91a7b14d9905fc525912a721ffcGaharu Tea Valley is an agarwood plantation just outside Gopeng, Perak. You can tour the estate and sample their health-giving products. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:01:14 -0400 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/gopeng-heritage-house.htmle4a032993d6cbb06d643b1bb295a825dGopeng Heritage House and the nearby Muzium Gopeng are interesting places to visit while in Gopeng. Review and details here. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:57:22 -0400 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/tanjung-piai.htmlff68ecb735578641cdce1962b21e54b4Standing at Tanjung Piai you can claim to be the southern most person in the whole of mainland Eurasia. Read my review of this mangrove national park. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:32:45 -0400 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/sunway-lagoon.htmlac2081817beb5adceefdd0b22b15856dA visit to Sunway Lagoon Theme Park is one of the favourite things to do in Malaysia for kids and it is among the top Selangor attractions. Read my review here. Tue, 2 Apr 2013 01:42:56 -0400 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/petaling-jaya-museum.html6a1c6836410981567954af4c55f26d2cThe Petaling Jaya Museum provides background on the origins of PJ, the different communities who live there and the rubber and tin industries. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:35:15 -0400 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/langkawi-bird-paradise.html2c22564aadd37f2972a20206d77b07d9Langkawi Bird Paradise Wildlife Park is a small zoo with an emphasis on birds. It was better than I expected. Read my review. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:30:22 -0400 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/underwater-world-langkawi.htmleee6de7e2af5effe86ab66c8e3553c6dUnderwater World Langkawi may not be the best oceanarium in the world but is worth a visit if you are in the vicinity of Pantai Cenang, Langkawi. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 03:23:35 -0400 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/sungai-congkak.htmle3c0c5565ab4a2e614f451c5f92bfa54Sungai Congkak is a pleasant place to picnic and bathe in natural pools amid unspoilt forest. Chalet prices and details here. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:30:06 -0400 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/putrajaya-balloon-fiesta.html7aaaf588554afedfe8d1a1918448f294The 5th International Putrajaya Balloon Fiesta 2013 takes place in Putrajaya from 28 - 31 March 2013. It is a fun event for the whole family. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:29:13 -0400 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/gunung-nuang.html5fb184b55cc9d903a2659dcc5a2225dcIf you are thinking of climbing Gunung Nuang see details, photos and videos of what to expect here. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:19:34 -0400 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/langkawi-cable-car.html147c2b376de92c573151b5498fc02b0fLangkawi Cable Car is one of the most spectacular cable car rides in the world. Read details, 2013 ticket prices and opening hours here. Wed, 6 Mar 2013 06:50:29 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/laman-padi-langkawi.htmla8e3e01e43253ac99ee38157fc8bf72aLaman Padi Langkawi is a popular eco-tourism attraction at Cenang Beach where visitors can learn about rice cultivation in a rustic setting. Wed, 6 Mar 2013 01:29:23 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/gunung-raya.html18155dd89c1fe12e85e0855fe404c555Enjoy superb views of Langkawi from the tower on top of Gunung Raya, the island's highest peak. You can drive up or walk. Full details here. Tue, 5 Mar 2013 02:50:40 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/langkawi-duck-tours.html19465fd8eb50df7adb7f9d006b894b76Langkawi Duck Tours are 45 minute land and sea tours on an amphibious vehicle. See ticket prices and full details here. Mon, 4 Mar 2013 02:47:02 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/langkawi-beaches.htmla1c31d91362c3f87b41423bd5d1e3cf3Which is the best beach in Langkawi? Here I review a dozen top Langkawi beaches and give you my suggested rankings. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:34:36 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/top-langkawi-attractions.html0c6136e7e9a5888ee74c1c7fd4a2cd93Langkawi's stunning natural beauty makes it one of Malaysia's most popular tourist destinations. Here are my favourite top Langkawi attractions. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 04:14:55 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/majestic-hotel-kuala-lumpur.html58b3bba38f84b04310413fc1176f9ff4The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur has recently reopened after an absence of 28 years. It looks set to recapture its position among the top KL hotels. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 06:42:29 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/trick-art-museum.htmle3957f549b3865856919ec0739055702The Trick Art Museum displays 2D paintings which have been rendered to appear 3D. Visitors are encouraged to pose with and photograph the exhibits. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:22:39 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/waterworld-i-city.html64d340a6aa08f52d8c33b1a534e6af89See video and review of Waterworld i-City's exciting new Ultimate Tornado spiral slide vortex and other attractions. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:24:19 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/bukit-larut-hill-resort.htmlff5409a83ab6d5933bd47058e4e3feccLittle has changed at Bukit Larut Hill Resort in the past 100 years. It is still a place for nature, peace and quiet and fresh mountain air. Tue, 5 Feb 2013 05:56:39 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/alor-setar-heritage-trail.htmlf3153f14e8939a811bea7881bcaed5baWith this self-guided Alor Setar Heritage Trail you can visit the best sights that Kedah's state capital has to offer. Map included. Fri, 1 Feb 2013 06:03:17 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/kuala-lipis-walking-tour.html2878ff5f10eec2a2e536174953a00ac5See the top tourist attractions and heritage buildings in Kuala Lipis with this self-guided Kuala Lipis Walking Tour. Map included. Fri, 1 Feb 2013 05:33:18 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/raub-heritage-trail.htmla27afefda90677250f43e593f0d81ec7Raub is a pretty little town. Follow this Raub Heritage Trail to see the main historic buildings and sights. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:46:40 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/lata-jarum.html3a5655f590637ea2930eab7cf9db9481Lata Jarum is a pleasant waterfall in attractive countryside. See videos of boys jumping into the cascade pool. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 04:17:21 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/commonwealth-forest-park.html04242141cc00d5a6edfdf1750687cadeAccess to Commonwealth Forest Park has been made difficult by road works but there is still a resort with activities and accommodation available there. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 07:15:28 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/times-square-theme-park.html1ddb7b9c7382af28e6b8c765f5176d43Times Square Theme Park has the scariest roller coaster in Malaysia and other cool rides for teenagers, adults and kids. Details and prices here. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 06:55:50 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/malaysia-events-calendar-2013.html8f56c57588250eb3b7b5175168832b40See this Malaysia Events Calendar 2013 to find out what's going on in Kuala Lumpur and elsewhere in Malaysia month by month. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 03:23:33 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/penang-heritage-hotels.htmlc4764cde408e20be67a9dede4148f47cWhy not stay in one of these character-filled Penang Heritage Hotels when you are next visiting the UNESCO World Heritage city of George Town? Thu, 10 Jan 2013 06:47:52 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/top-penang-attractions.html029318d03c78a51dd754ce2afd9c2192There is a lot to see in Penang. To help you with planning your trip, here are my suggestions for the 10 top Penang attractions. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 06:14:17 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/beaches-and-islands.html2b6ddaa4fe0b3ab1d554e170d7e1d456Malaysia's beaches and islands are among the world's best. Find out their locations on our interactive map listing 97 of Malaysia's top beaches. Wed, 9 Jan 2013 00:20:47 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/pulau-besar.html0a3f089a9164dca5c79c8744b71fb9afPulau Besar is part beach resort and part Islamic pilgrimage site. There are also legends of elves, goblins and strange rocks. Worth a visit. Tue, 8 Jan 2013 08:14:19 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/chitty-village.htmld252e27e39a50e4281b9591bcac64ab4The Chitty Village is home to a unique hybrid community of Hindu Peranakans, descendants from Tamil traders who settled in Melaka over 500 years ago. Mon, 7 Jan 2013 07:35:37 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/hotels-in-melaka.htmlfb1dddddf4df1327a4e72fcfaae5b566Looking for distinctive boutique hotels in Melaka with charm, character and history? Here are a few of my personal recommendations. Sun, 6 Jan 2013 05:33:35 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/melaka-zoo.html5d9ae6e00e0c9758e88dbc73c161bb23Melaka Zoo is one of the best zoos in Malaysia. Read my review here and see entrance fee, opening hours and directions. Sat, 5 Jan 2013 04:51:49 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/a-famosa-water-world.htmlc16113a3f0b94d6e853954685890a8e4A Famosa Water World probably has the most thrilling water theme park slides in Malaysia. Read my review here. Thu, 3 Jan 2013 05:43:54 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/top-johor-attractions.html1aee840f41ce47c6ee67eb8b17f17faaSee my list of the 10 Top Johor Attractions including tropical islands, deserted beaches, mountains, waterfalls, jungle and historic cities. Wed, 26 Dec 2012 01:07:14 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/malaysia-with-kids.html023daa1e108222860b25d36f72a80b51There are plenty of fun things to do in Malaysia with kids. From theme parks to museums and nature resorts to kids' activities, read my reviews here. Mon, 24 Dec 2012 03:57:41 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/puteri-harbour-theme-park.html921f945fd7055471e2b823b85a95a657Younger kids will enjoy Sanrio Hello Kitty Town and The Little Big Club located at Puteri Harbour Theme Park in Johor. Read details here. Mon, 24 Dec 2012 03:48:57 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/legoland-malaysia.html74d910e21a02e71cd87ac562bc5b39bbLegoland Malaysia is a new, world-class family theme park in Johor. Read my review of the attractions here. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 05:25:27 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/offbeat-malaysia.htmlba10ab3896569096c33a937944f9902dOffbeat Malaysia is a foreign traveller's A-Z guide to Malaysian places, culture, food, statistics, trivia, curiosities & more. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 04:37:55 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/kuala-selangor-attractions.html453d2aab4fbb693e796f321e7c0700d0Most people think of Kuala Selangor attractions as just fireflies and monkeys. There is a lot more to see. Here is my Top 20 list. Tue, 4 Dec 2012 05:15:34 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/kuala-selangor-nature-park.html34f0916349564438f687aaea83c09a40Kuala Selangor Nature Park is made up of mangrove forest, mud flats and secondary forest habitats and is a sanctuary for many bird and animal species. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 03:27:19 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/taman-negara.html8a3d069fc85dad9c00fa34fcfbb2ef91You don't have to pay for an expensive package tour to explore Taman Negara, Malaysia's top national park. Learn from my independent trip here. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 01:29:49 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/malaysian-national-parks.html8cefff4d70608af06bb407bda5b0358eWith my interactive map of Malaysian national parks, forest reserves, recreational parks and wildlife reserves you will never be short of great outdoor places to visit and explore. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:41:49 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/biomedical-museum.htmlaff7919273dd6c0c177dce4dcdb9c6b8At KL's Biomedical Museum you can see grotesque preserved human embryos, snakes in jars and exhibits on diseases. Fascinating material but outdated presentation. Fri, 23 Nov 2012 03:12:12 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/MAHA-International-2012.htmld6ef7792f154289306aa7da548ba7336MAHA International 2012 is the biggest agricultural event in the ASEAN region. See details, dates, timing and location here. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 01:08:49 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/top-sabah-attractions.html9cc9f32cc07dacc63e6e816ebef1abe7See my list of Top Sabah Attractions including tropical islands, historic sites, mountains, museums and heritage trails. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 07:13:04 -0500 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/cycling-in-putrajaya.htmld05472d2b11558c3ff9713e7dc1a4a6cCycling in Putrajaya is a pleasure. There are many places to choose from but here is my suggested route map for the best urban bike ride in Malaysia. Fri, 2 Nov 2012 04:41:00 -0400 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/negeri-sembilan-attractions.htmlfd54469ce4579f02f811ff1494bd8ee1Plan your visit to the Top Negeri Sembilan Attractions including hill climbing, Port Dickson beaches, historical sites, parks, museums and more. Thu, 1 Nov 2012 09:21:23 -0400 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/mines-cruise.htmle2021cc8e6360c47c58c14d93bf90f7bThe Mines Cruise is an enjoyable boat ride on two large lakes next to The Mines shopping mall. See 2012 details and pricing here. Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:13:32 -0400 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/lembah-kiara-park.htmle9e589187992a2b52fbcb3e2a30aa312Lembah Kiara Park and the adjacent trails are a pleasant place to play, bike and exercise in the heart of the city. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:10:26 -0400 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/port-dickson-army-museum.html07c1818246bc23ddb145d44cb0338fdePort Dickson Army Museum is one of Malaysia's best museums and among the top attractions in Negeri Sembilan. Read all the details here. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 05:03:35 -0400 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/KL-City-Bus.html000084b1b91d633e1beab37f83c16a57Go - KL City Bus is a new free bus service with two circular routes in the heart of the city. Find the details and route map here. Wed, 3 Oct 2012 09:09:23 -0400 http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/nak-hotel-sandakan.html031a398f2567eeb5f1813d2a337e6568Nak Hotel Sandakan is a premium budget hotel with some stylish touches and a superb roof garden bar and restaurant. Read my review and opinion here. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 03:17:59 -0400