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5 Cities to See Unique Street Art in Malaysia

January 14, 2021 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Unique Street Art in Malaysia

Street art in Malaysia has become much more common place these days. From typical graffiti-style smatterings of paint to the symbolic imagery of community ‘thinkers’ hoping to subtly let the world know what’s really on their minds, to cultural highlights and beyond. Most visitors to Malaysia will see a variety of street art during their […]

Weekend Guide to Perlis for First Time Visitors

September 12, 2020 by Vanessa Workman 2 Comments

First Time Visitor’s Weekend Guide to Perlis, Malaysia

Ever hear of a place called Perlis? Perlis is the smallest state in Malaysia, but being located on the Malaysia-Thailand border it has a colorful past history and heritage which makes it quite unique. I’ve passed through Perlis many times on my way from Langkawi, Malaysia to Hat Yai, Thailand, and had thought it was […]

Pulau Tioman, Just an Island Hop Away

May 29, 2020 by Vanessa Workman 2 Comments

Pulau Tioman Island, Just an Island Hop Away

As of this writing, Malaysia has been in a Covid-19 inspired lockdown for over 70-days. The kind of lockdown that probably has many people chomping at the bit for a blissful island vacation. Pulau Tioman (Tioman Island) is a photo essay in idyllic island bliss. It’s rare to find an online photo showing anything but. […]

The Puzzling Tale of Kellie’s Castle

April 17, 2020 by Vanessa Workman 6 Comments

The Puzzling Tale of Kellie's Castle

Kellie’s Castle may well be one of Perak, Malaysia’s more unusual sightseeing venues and rightly so. The mystery, intrigue, romance and ghost sightings associated with the castle have certainly been enough to pique my own interest over the years. Well, good things come to those who finally make good on their travel procrastinations. After years […]

Discovering Perlis at the East Wind Festival

March 26, 2020 by Vanessa Workman 2 Comments

Discovering Perlis at the East Wind Festival

The Pesta Angin Timur Perlis (Perlis East Wind Festival) is yet another reminder of the similarities between Malaysia and my own homeland of America. Having grown up in a small town in rural Florida, ‘County Fairs’ were an annual part of my childhood. Complete with the familiar colorful lights, carnie style hawkers and crazy games […]

First Time Visitor’s Mini Guide To Sandakan

March 25, 2020 by Vanessa Workman 14 Comments

Top Things to Do in Sandakan

At a glance Sandakan, Sabah may appear like some forgotten industrial area. Many of the towns’ charming but forlorn buildings are encrusted with fine coats of soot and screaming for a fresh coat of paint or at the very least a good pressure washing. But settle in for a few days and Sandakan’s unique charm, […]

16 International Movies Filmed in Malaysia: Perfect for Armchair Travel Getaways

February 20, 2020 by Vanessa Workman 6 Comments

16 international movies filmed in Malaysia

As I recently sat watching the movie ‘The Garden of Evening Mists’, I suddenly felt a strong urge to pack my bags and head to the Cameron Highlands of Pahang, Malaysia. I’ve always wanted to go there and yet after 12 years of traveling throughout Malaysia the highlands still remain unchecked on my Malaysia bucket […]

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