The Petronas Towers: Kuala Lumpur’s Iconic Destination
When you arrive in Kuala Lumpur, it is nearly impossible to miss the Petronas Towers. Rising 451 meters above the city streets below, the buildings are the tallest twin towers …
Jim Cheney
24 Hours in Georgetown, Malaysia
Nestled in the northwestern corner of Malaysia, Georgetown is one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Sitting on the eastern shores of the island of Penang, the city and …
24 Hours in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, is one of Asia’s most underrated tourist destinations. While many recognize the colonial beauty of Georgetown and Malacca or the stunning beaches of Langkawi …
Finding Bliss in South Korea’s Damyang Bamboo Forest
Sitting just outside of Gwangju, in South Korea’s southwestern corner, is the small town of Damyang. The town itself would be fairly indistinguishable from the myriad of other small Korean …
Bagus Place: Where Adventure Meets Luxury
Writer’s Note: This article is part of a project that I did for Tourism Malaysia. While I usually focus this blog on budget travel, this article is about my one luxury …
Don’t Let the Adjumma Pass You By: Hiking in Korea’s Seoraksan National Park
Panting for breath, I sat down on a rock just next to the narrow hiking trail. Watching people twice my age walk by me, I consoled myself that my plight …