What I like about Jom Jelaja Koperasi, Malaysia’s homestay program run by Suruhanjaya Koperasi Malaysia (SKM), is it offers a sampling of the local culture, customs and traditions in a bucolic village.  I remember solo backpacking in Penang 4 years ago, but this time, it is a totally different travel experience.  Beyond the usual heritage and food tour of the …

They say the road to Ringlet is scenic, but today, the sky is as dark as the shadows so I can’t attest to that.  Sitting on the back seat of an old-fashioned car with two strangers, I was prying where the driver would take us.  Tonight’s unexpected road trip is courtesy of a stranger-turned-friend.  Our driver is a priest whom …

Dubbed as the “Intelligent Garden City”, Putrajaya, Malaysia’s administrative capital is clad by beautifully manicured landscape and awe-inspiring buildings.

If you think Kota Kinabalu is all about climbing its highest peak, then you are missing a lot.  You don’t necessarily have to be extremely adventurous to enjoy its wonders. Why not try exploring the city center since most of the points of interests here can be explored by foot?