Attracting over 29 million visitors from across the world, Malaysia is becoming one of the major stopovers for international travellers, backpackers and adventure seekers heading out to other amazing destinations in the Asian Pacific Region. Great cultural mix, interesting history, exotic islands and world-class cities are amongst many reasons why avid travellers choose Malaysia as a starting point for exploring the region. Not only this, AirAsia, Malaysia's best budget airline is one of the fastest-growing budget airlines in the world offering cheap airfares to some of the most interesting destinations in ASEAN countries and beyond.
I have driven extensively across mainland Malaysia as well as Southern Malaysia and have accumulated a wealth of experiences on the way. Most of the content on this site is coming from my trip notes, road trips and family holidays taken in a period of the last fifteen years.
The Malaysian population is an interesting mix of various ethnicities including Muslim, Indian and Chinese. Muslim population make approximately 61% of this ethnic mix. With a total population of Muslim exceeding 19 million in Malaysia, the strong presence of Islam is reflected in all aspects of social life including the architecture of Malaysian buildings.
Putrajaya is the administrative capital of Malaysia and an iconic city designed with a mix of modern and traditional Malay and Middle Eastern architectural designs. For lovers of Islamic and Middle-Eastern History and Architecture, this city is a must-visit for a day trip or even weekend stay at one of the finest hotels in the city.
Subic is located at a distance of 160km from Manila. The driving distance is approximately 2.5 hours. Subic Bay area is the nearest beach area from Manila and is very popular with the weekend crowd with its easy access from the city.
Chase the street art/art installations, walk along with the charming British Colonial houses with a camera in the hand and a sense of wonder in the heart, witness the elegance of the clan jetties almost floating on the quayside or have a food and shopping extravaganza at Gurney Drive and all over Georgetown. Head over for resort/beach fun and a vibrant Night Market at Batu Ferringhi. Penang will never let you go even after you leave! Read More
The UNESCO listed state, Melaka provides a unique food experience with its Nyonya cuisine and is very close to KL and Port Dickson (PD) making it a must-visit weekend destination for solo travellers or families. Walkabout in the festive Jonker Street, take a romantic river cruise, visit A’Famosa Theme Parks with kids and friends for the ultimate fun experience or fall in love with Port Dickson forest trails and water sports. Read More
