Malaysia is close to our hearts — it’s Basker’s home country and a place we always enjoy returning to.
With its mix of cultures, delicious food, and beautiful scenery, there’s always something to look forward to. Over time, our travels in South East Asia have also taken us through nearby places like Vietnam, Bali, Cambodia, and Thailand, each adding something a little different to the journey.
From catching up with family to relaxed sightseeing and the occasional adventure, I’ve shared a range of posts, with more still to come.
Come along as we explore the sights, flavours, and everyday moments from this lovely part of the world.
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Exploring Phuket in 5 Days: Relaxation, Local Culture & Fun
In December 2025, Basker and I headed from Malaysia to Phuket for a short five-day break. It was part of a longer journey through South India (including Kerala), Sri Lanka,…
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Embracing an Escape from Winter: A Glimpse into Our Recent Adventures in Malaysia
In August 2024, we took a spontaneous two-week trip from rainy Auckland to sunny Malaysia, where we reconnected with friends and family. Our adventures included exploring Kuala Lumpur’s vibrant markets…
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Cameron Highlands Malaysia: Tea Plantations, Gardens, and Scenic Spots
Selamat Pagi! We landed in Malaysia in January 2024, right after our epic tour of India and a quick, delightful week in Hội An! During our visit to Malaysia, we…
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Exploring Hội An: A Vibrant Journey Through Sights, Sounds, and Tastes
We stopped by Vietnam in January 2024 after our big tour of India, before going to Malaysia for a quick visit with family and friends… and before finally winging our…
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Genting Highlands: Family Fun in the Clouds
We visited Genting Highlands during our stay in Malaysia in November 2023. We wanted to visit with family and friends in Ipoh and intersperse our stay with small trips around…
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Melaka: A Rich Tapestry of History, Culture, Food
We came to Malaysia in November 2023 to spend 5 weeks reconnecting with family and friends before heading off for 2 months over the Xmas and New Year period to…
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Whispers of the Past: Exploring Papan Village
Nestled amidst the lush landscapes of Perak, Papan Village stands as a ghost town that whispers tales of past riches, radioactive mysteries, and the resilience of a small population. Our…
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Kuala Lumpur: Stunning Capital of Malaysia
When coming to Malaysia you most likely will arrive via Kuala Lumpur. Not only is it the gateway to the rest of Malaysia but it is fascinating in it’s own…
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Kota Kinabalu: Perfect for an Island Getaway
We visited Kota Kinabalu for an island getaway to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. It was amazing and it was everything we had dreamed about. The flight from Kuching was…
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Cambodia and Vietnam: The Best 12 Day Tour Jam Packed with Sights and Experiences
We visited Vietnam and Cambodia in June 2019 and although we had visited both countries, on separate occasions, we loved them so much that we wanted to bring our adult…
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Visiting Kuching: A Vibrant City with Amazing Wildlife Nearby
This year, in July, we came to Malaysia as our first destination after the Covid travel restrictions were lifted. Basker was born in Ipoh and we wanted to visit his…
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Visiting George Town, Penang for Three Days: Historic and Quaint
During our trip to Malaysia this year (2022) we visited Penang for a few days. We have been here several times over the years and usually we stay at Batu…
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Visiting Ipoh: A City That Has A Lot to Offer
You might think of Ipoh as just a mid way point between Kuala Lumpur and Penang… a place to break your journey by stopping at one of the many yummy…
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Amazing Things We Did On Holiday In Bali
We had spent a few months planning our trip to Bali and Indonesia blissfully unaware that the Covid-19 virus which was ramping up on the other side of the world…
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