by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 22, 2024 | Itinerary, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Travel Guide
Detailed Kuala Lumpur itinerary with budget for 1, 2, 3 ,4 , 5 days with sample budget. Includes Where to Stay in Kuala Lumpur, Top Tourist Attractions in Kuala Lumpur for First Timers, and other KL travel essentials. ...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 31, 2023 | Festivals, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Malaysia is one of my most explored countries, I can’t even remember how many times I traveled there. What I like about Malaysia is it is oozing with attractions, both natural and man-made, and it is one of the most...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 26, 2023 | Featured, Itinerary, MALACCA, Malaysia, Melaka, Travel Guide
Detailed Melaka Travel Guide blog with Melaka Itinerary and Budget, places to see in Melaka, and where to stay in Melaka. Melaka’s gentle flowing river provides a serene accompaniment to its architectural splendor....
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 3, 2023 | Cameron Highlands, Itinerary, Malaysia, Travel Guide
Comprehensive Cameron Highlands itinerary blog with sample budget, places to visit, and list of accommodations. The distinctive blend of landscape and verdant tea plantations assured the fame of Cameron Highlands in...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 1, 2023 | Cameron Highlands, Itinerary, Malaysia, Travel Guide
Winding down the long slope in Cameron Highlands, we passed by a sea of tea plantations. Located in Pahang, this place is Malaysia’s most expansive hill station named after William Cameron, a British colonial...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 28, 2022 | Itinerary, Malaysia, Travel Guide
Kuala Lumpur is my most visited city outside the Philippines. I can’t recall how many times I’ve visited this sprawling metropolis. Thus, this Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide with itinerary and budget is long overdue....
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 23, 2018 | Brunei, Malaysia, Travel Guide
Crossing overland to Brunei from Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia is just one part of the Malaysian Borneo Overland Trail which stretches from Tawau to Kuching in Sarawak. There are 3 options to cross the border from Kota...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Mar 3, 2018 | Itinerary, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, Travel Guide
At first sight, it’s hard to imagine Kota Kinabalu (formerly Jesselton) as an eco-tourism destination because you’ll be welcomed by a sprawling, lively city. But once you get to know KK, as it is...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 9, 2017 | Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, Tourist Spots
I’ve included Borneo travel on my South East Asia tour last summer. Where is Borneo?, people would often ask. Borneo is located north of Australia and South of the Philippines. It is the 3rd largest island in...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 8, 2017 | Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
Though Kota Kinabalu itself may seem like any other ordinary city, peppered with Chinese shop houses, shopping malls, restaurants and traditional night markets that never stopped expanding, it has a distinctive...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jun 4, 2014 | Hotels and Resorts, Malaysia
On the pristine coast of Terengganu, a new level of opulence is on the rise. Terrapuri Heritage Village is a secluded tropical hideaway dappled with 29 antique Terengganu Malay timbre houses. These architectural...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 26, 2014 | Malaysia
In the old square of Kuala Lumpur lies a tourist information centre which is an attraction itself – the impressive KL City Gallery. Upon entering the ground floor of the age-old building inspired by Moorish...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 19, 2014 | Malaysia
The mere mention of Penang conjures images of historical buildings; for many of us, it is a heritage site more than a place for adventure seekers. But not when you’ve heard of Escape Adventure Play Park where any kind...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 6, 2014 | Malaysia
If you think you’ve already explored Melaka, try going beyond the city and be astounded by some overlooked attractions rarely seen on tourist maps. Although it opened sometime in 1986, for many foreign visiors, the...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Feb 5, 2014 | Hotels and Resorts, Malaysia
Sedate, serene and spacious, A’Famosa Resort is a sleek respite from the hurried Kuala Lumpur. Sprawling 1,300 acres through some of Melaka’s craggy and verdant countryside, it is not only a resort, it is a real...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jan 16, 2014 | Malaysia
One proof of Kuala Lumpur’s long history is its wealth of heritage edifices particularly in Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka) which is dominated by SultanAbdulSamadBuilding designed in 1894 by British Architect A.C...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 22, 2013 | Malaysia
The inconspicuous town of Gopeng in Mukim Teja, District of Kampar, about 20 kilometers south of Ipoh, is draped by dramatic limestone hills that stare out towards the Titawangsa Mountains. In the olden days, Gopeng...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 5, 2013 | Malaysia
Tranquility abounds in the municipality of Kuala Kangsar, the Royal Town of Perak, Malaysia serving as the official residence of the Sultan of Perak and the Royal seat since the 18th century. Everywhere has a peaceful...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Dec 1, 2013 | Malaysia
It may look as if the urban mass of Ipoh dominates everything, but it actually oozes with delights waiting to be discovered; like scenic oases of green among the concrete jungle. All around is a landscape rich in...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 28, 2013 | Malaysia
I graduated with a degree in Anthropology, the holistic study of humans which is divided into 4 fields: Archeology, Biological Anthropology, Social Anthropology and Linguistic Anthropology. When I’m on the road, I...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Nov 11, 2013 | Malaysia
Walk under the shades of fruit-bearing trees while the fresh air kisses your face. Be dwarfed by rubber trees and go running by the paddy fields. Bring out the inner child in you and experience how it feels to be a...
