South East Asia is a dream destination for many yet for some reason, Malaysia seems to get less attention than its more popular neighbours. But this country is beautiful and has something for everyone. From dense tropical rainforests to lush tea plantations. From shiny megacities to paradise islands. And it needn’t break the bank either! Here’s our Malaysia travel budget guide to help y’all out.
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We’re not going to lie. Today has been one of the most incredible days of our entire trip so far. In a little corner of protected rainforest on the island of Borneo, we saw some incredible animals in their natural habitat, and learnt about the work of two amazing organisations. Most people visit Sepilok for the chance to see our orange fuzzy cousins, the magnificent orangutans, as well as the very rare sun bear. We were lucky enough to see plenty of both!
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Full disclosure – this post is brought to you by my sleep deprived brain. We were kept awake all night by a loudly snoring dorm-mate. You can guess why we came up with this topic today! We’ve been thinking about what makes a hostel from hell, and what makes a fantastic one. Between us, we’ve stayed in a lot of hostels. So we reckon we have a pretty good idea of what makes the perfect place to stay.
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After a short flight over from Peninsula Malaysia, we found ourselves on the island of Borneo. We started our island journey in the city of Kuching, in the state of Sarawak. This place is the jumping off point for many a rainforest adventure and animal encounter! If you visit Kuching, one of the things that may strike you straight away is that this is a city where the cat is king. But there are lots of other reasons to come here too – here’s just a few:
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We’ve just spent over a week in the pretty city of George Town, on Penang Island in Malaysia. How can a city be pretty you ask? Well, take a UNESCO World Heritage old town, add in a good handful of ancestral temples, mansions and shophouses, plus a hefty dose of impressive street art, and you have George Town. And that’s before we’ve even mentioned the friendly people and the incredible food. Here’s our top tips for awesome things to do in George Town.
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