This website is different from many other travel websites because I will only write about places that I have personally visited and tried out myself.
That means I have to be constantly travelling around this beautiful country of Malaysia, scouring every corner for hidden travel gems.
It's a tough job but somebody has to do it!
Whatever I discover I will let you know by expanding this website. Stay informed by reading this blog for updates.
Semenggoh Wildlife Centre is a great place for tourists to see rescued and rehabilitated orangutans in a semi-wild environment close to Kuching.
Borneo Cultures Museum is one of the top museums in Malaysia, housed in a striking modern five-storey building in the heart of Kuching. Well worth a visit.
A visit to Orchid Park Kuching is a pleasant way to spend an hour wandering amid colourful orchid varieties, bamboo groves and bromeliads. It is walking distance from Kuching Waterfront and admission is free. Find details here.
Wonderfood Museum is a great place to see and photograph larger-than-life replicas of Malaysia's national obsession - food, in all its varied and delicious forms.
Continue reading "Wonderfood Museum Penang - Plastic Has Never Looked So Tasty!"
Wind Cave Nature Reserve provides visitors with an authentic caving experience in pitch black bat-infested tunnels. Within easy reach of Kuching. Read details here.
A quick guide to Malaysian Vehicle Registration Plates. How to tell in which State the vehicle was registered.
Underwater 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.
Continue reading "Underwater World Langkawi - Review and 2024 Ticket Prices"
UMNO Museum is more likely to appeal to the followers of Malaysian politics than to the general public or tourists. See ticket price and location here.
Tree Top Walk Sungai Sedim is the world’s longest rainforest canopy walk located in an unspoilt corner of Malaysia. See photos and details here.
Putrajaya might not be the most exciting city on earth but it sure is pretty. Want to know what to see there? Here is my list of 21 top Putrajaya attractions.
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What are the top Melaka attractions? This small state has the historic city of Malacca, museums, theme parks, outdoor activities, and so much more.
Continue reading "Top Melaka Attractions - Here are my recommendations. "
Top Malaysian Beaches. I have written about 84 beaches and islands on this website but which ones are my favourites? Here are my Top Ten.
Continue reading "Top Malaysian Beaches - 10 Best Beaches in Malaysia"
Looking for somewhere outside of Kuala Lumpur to take the kids for the day? Here are my Top 10 Day Trips.
Times Square Theme Park has the scariest roller coaster in Malaysia and other cool rides for teenagers, adults and kids. Details and 2024 prices here.
Continue reading "Berjaya Times Square Theme Park - Indoor Theme Park in Kuala Lumpur"
Time Tunnel Cameron Highlands contains a fascinating collection of memorabilia from Malaysia’s past. See my review.
Continue reading "Time Tunnel Cameron Highlands - Museum in Brinchang"
Take this hike to the waterfall at Templer Park for a true jungle experience within easy reach of Kuala Lumpur. See location map, video, photos and details here.
Telaga Tujuh Serendah or Perigi Tujuh (Seven Wells in English) is a small dam with 7 spillways and sink holes. Now cleaned up, it is worth a visit.
Continue reading "Telaga Tujuh Serendah - An Unusual Attraction in Selangor"
Tasik Cermin (Mirror Lake) is a stunning hidden lake surrounded by limestone karst towers. You need to walk through a quarry and a tunnel to reach it.
Continue reading "Tasik Cermin - Visit Ipoh’s Idyllic Lake While You still Can"
Visit Taman Tugu Forest Trail for an invigorating and educational family hike amid lush jungle vegetation in the heart of the city.
Continue reading "Taman Tugu Forest Trail - New Public Green Space in Kuala Lumpur"
At Tadom Hill Resort you can drift on a bamboo raft, leap from a diving platform or fly a zipline over a scenic lake. Go for the day or stay overnight.
A 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.
Continue reading "Sunway Lagoon Theme Park - 2024 Ticket Prices"
Sungai Tekala is a popular place near KL to enjoy bathing in a clear, cool river with cascades amid pristine rain forest. Video, map and details here.
At Skytrex Melaka the adventurous can enjoy fun and challenging obstacle courses in rainforest surroundings with international safety standards.
Continue reading "Skytrex Melaka - Extreme Adventure Fun In A Natural Environment"
Shuttle Tebrau is a quick train link across the Causeway from Malaysia to Singapore. Convenient in theory but there are snags. 2024 Timetable and details here.
Continue reading "Shuttle Tebrau - Rail Link Between JB Sentral & Woodlands"
The Shore Sky Tower is the tallest observatory deck in Melaka and provides panoramic views of the historic city. Read 2024 details and ticket prices here.
The Shore Oceanarium is an indoor attraction in Melaka with live turtles, sharks, colourful fish and much more. Read details here.
Continue reading "The Shore Oceanarium, Melaka - 2024 Ticket Prices"
Seen Hock Yeen Temple is a popular temple for devotees of Confucius hoping for good health, a good marriage partner or to dispel problems and pray for children's scholastic success.
Continue reading "Seen Hock Yeen Confucius Temple, Chemor, Perak"
Sapi Island is a popular place to swim, snorkel and relax just 20 minutes boat ride from Kota Kinabalu. Giant lizards too!
Continue reading "Sapi Island, Sabah, Malaysia - 2024 Boat Prices"
Tour the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre to see how pewter is made. Even try it yourself in their School of Hard Knocks before shopping for exquisite pewterware.
Continue reading "Royal Selangor Pewter - Visitor Centre, Kuala Lumpur "
Royal Museum Seri Menanti is housed in an old wooden palace and is well worth a visit. Read my review with photos, opening hours and location details.
The Royal Malaysian Police Museum contains a fascinating collection of artefacts and exhibits detailing the role and history of the RMP from its inception up to the present day.
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Considering to retire to Malaysia? Here is my list of advantages and disdvantages to help you decide.
Continue reading "Retire To Malaysia? 15 Reasons Why And Some Reasons Why Not"
Redang Island beaches are some of the best in Malaysia. Read my review and travel advice here.
Continue reading "Redang Island Beaches, Terengganu, Malaysia"
Pusat Ikan Hiasan is an aquarium and marine conservation centre managed by the Department of Fisheries. It is a great place to visit and it’s free.
A ferry ride to Pulau Ketam (Crab Island) makes an enjoyable daytrip from Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy tasty seafood and explore the fishing village built on stilts amid mangrove swamps.
Continue reading "Pulau Ketam (Crab Island) - Malaysia- 2024 Ferry Prices and Schedule"
Visit the Malaysia Prison Museum Melaka for a fascinating look inside an actual prison, learn some history and appreciate the gruesome business of executions.
Continue reading "The Malaysia Prison Museum Melaka - Malaysia Traveller Review"
Port Dickson Army Museum is one of Malaysia's best museums and among the top attractions in Negeri Sembilan. Read all the details here.
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Peter James Begbie published The Malayan Peninsula in 1834 in an attempt to provide a thorough description of Malaya. Even today, it shines a light on some interesting historical details.
Continue reading "Peter James Begbie and The Malayan Peninsula"
The Petaling Jaya Museum provides background on the origins of PJ, the different communities who live there and the rubber and tin industries.
Continue reading "Petaling Jaya Museum, Taman Jaya, PJ, Malaysia"
Perak Museum is the oldest in Malaysia and is housed in a fine heritage building. Read full details, ticket price, opening hours and location here.
Penang Tropical Fruit Farm boasts 250 species of fruit on their 25 acre hillside farm. Visitors can take a guided buggy tour, enjoy fruit drinks or a meal and purchase various fruit products.
Penang Toy Museum houses a massive collection of action figures and collectables relating to movies, comic book superheroes and TV programmes ranging from Harry Potter to Star Wars. Fun for kids of all ages!
Continue reading "Penang Toy Museum - The World's Largest Toy Museum?"
The Penang Sun Yat Sen Centre commemorates the contributions made by Chinese national hero Dr Sun Yat-Sen (1866 - 1925) and his Overseas Chinese supporters.
Quirky Penang murals and street art have sprung up on the streets of George Town in recent years, celebrating Penang's unique culture. See examples and locations here.
Continue reading "Penang Murals - Locations of Street Art in George Town, Penang"
My Penang Heritage Trail is a self-guided walking tour with map through historic George Town taking in the main sights of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Continue reading "Penang Heritage Trail - George Town, Malaysia"
Take the kids to PD Ostrich Show Farm where there are plenty of animals and activities to keep the whole family amused for a few hours.
Paya Indah Wetlands is a wildlife conservation area with a checkered history but it's improving. Read the findings of my last visit.
Continue reading "Paya Indah Wetlands - Eco-tourism near Putrajaya, Malaysia"
The Pasir Salak Historical Complex in Perak is a museum built on the spot where British advisor JWW Birch was assassinated in 1875. Worth a visit.
P Ramlee Birthplace (Rumah Kelahiran P.Ramlee) is the quaint wooden house where Malaysia's best loved artiste was born. It is open to the public.
Continue reading "P Ramlee Birthplace - The House in Penang Where He Was Born"
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