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A first timer's guide to Sarawak, Borneo

February 12, 2018

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Sarawak is a playground for adventure seekers, wildlife watchers, cultural enthusiasts and foodies. If this sounds like you, then this corner of Asia won’t disappoint. Here's my beginner's guide to this beautiful Malay state, located on the island of Borneo. Kuching The capital city of Sarawak, Kuching, is a refreshing change from the fast-paced mega c[...]

10 Perfect Places to Chill Out and Relax in Asia

July 19, 2016

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Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Off the beaten track, Thailand, Vietnam

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For those of us who have been backpacking in Asia, you'll know that eventually things can get a little exhausting, and so finding the perfect chill out zone is exactly what you need. I'm talking about a place where days get lost in each other, you forget what time it is, waking up with the sun and going to sleep on hammocks by the river every night. I'm talk[...]

The Travelettes Itinerary for Malaysia

February 24, 2016

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Guide F, Malaysia, Travel Tips, Travelettes Guide

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If you are thinking about backpacking in South East Asia, chances are that you will eventually pass by Malaysia. This country is definitely one of my favorites in the region; I fell in love with its wonderful landscapes and the kindness of its people. Less touristy than its neighbor Thailand and more affordable than close-by Singapore, Malaysia is the perfec[...]

Wakeboarding in Malaysia

April 21, 2012

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Inspiration, Malaysia

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I'll be honest, I didn’t even know what wakeboarding was when my friend first told me she was hooked on it. When we skyped a year or so ago, she on the balcony of her apartment in Kuala Lumpur (KL), and me freezing next to the radiator in my small London flat’s kitchen, she enthused about her new love for "wakey." I nodded and lied convincingly, “I’d lov[...]