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Your honest guide to Malaysia.

Practical guides to Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, the Cameron Highlands, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching and beyond: with accurate pricing, honest hotel picks, and real things to do.

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Rows of tea bushes on steep hillsides at the BOH Sungai Palas Tea Estate, Cameron Highlands
City Guide

Cameron Highlands Travel Guide

Complete guide to Cameron Highlands: tea plantations, mossy forest, strawberry farms, hiking, and cool-weather escape from Malaysia's heat.

Montane forest canopy at Bukit Fraser (Fraser's Hill), Pahang, Malaysia
City Guide

Fraser Hill (Bukit Fraser) Travel Guide

Complete guide to Fraser Hill: colonial hill station, 300+ bird species, jungle trails, cool climate, and how to get there from Kuala Lumpur.

Genting Highlands resort complex on a mountain ridge above the clouds, Malaysia
City Guide

Genting Highlands Travel Guide

Complete guide to Genting Highlands: theme parks, the Awana SkyWay cable car, casino resorts, cool mountain air and how to visit from Kuala Lumpur.

Ipoh old town colonial street with heritage shophouses and street art murals
City Guide

Ipoh Travel Guide: White Coffee, Cave Temples, and Colonial Streets

Ipoh's colonial old town, cave temples, street art, and white coffee make it Malaysia's most rewarding food city stop between KL and Penang.

Johor Bahru waterfront with the Johor Strait and Singapore skyline visible across the water
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Johor Bahru Travel Guide: Malaysia's Gateway to Singapore

1km from Singapore, JB delivers hawker stalls, malls, and street food at Malaysian prices. Border crossing guide, best areas, and how long to stay.

Batik fabric stall in Kota Bharu's central market, Kelantan
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Kota Bharu Travel Guide: Traditional Malay Culture on the East Coast

Watch batik woven and wayang kulit performed in Malaysia's most traditional city. Gateway to the Perhentians, Thai border, and east coast culture.