Visiting Langkawi
Mar28

Visiting Langkawi

Most visitors to Malaysia are familiar with Penang, but Langkawi has a much different feel and provides such a different experience, especially if you love uncrowded beaches and lots of wildlife and nature.

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The life of gay people in Muslim Malaysia
Sep20

The life of gay people in Muslim Malaysia

While life as a gay young person growing up during the 1980s certainly was rough, I know that many people had it much worse. And many still do. As I contemplated living in Malaysia, I had to ask the question What would life be like for me as a gay man in Malaysia? While the Malaysian culture is diverse and split among three major ethnic groups (Malay, Tamil, and Chinese), the majority are Muslim. You see and feel its influence...

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Malaysia’s Blue Mosque
Sep13

Malaysia’s Blue Mosque

Lots of people have heard of the famous Blue Mosque in Turkey, but did you know there’s also a pretty impressive one in Malaysia? It doesn’t get a lot of visitors, but it’s worth the trip to see. And the lack of hordes of tourists makes it even better. Building of the domed mosque finished in 1988. It was built to celebrate the city of Shah Alam being dedicated as the new capital of the state of Selangor. This impressive structure...

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Spending time with a Hindu god
Sep02

Spending time with a Hindu god

I wiped the sweat from my brow as sun gleamed off the immense golden statue. Today’s nemesis was located to the god’s right. I stopped to take a photo, partly to ready myself. I nervously glanced at the stairs as they disappeared high up the hillside. Not only did I dread facing the 272+ steps because I have bad knees, but I have become pretty out of shape. Sure I walk a lot, but that doesn’t compare to the training I used to do...

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Visiting the KL Tower
Aug30

Visiting the KL Tower

When visiting Kuala Lumpur (aka KL), there are many activities to do. Two structures are fairly iconic to the KL skyline: The twin Petronas Tower and the KL Tower. The Petronas Towers are a must-see for their sheer size and beauty. But is the KL Tower worth a visit? I found a Groupon deal that provided a buffet brunch or high tea in the tower’s revolving restaurant, Atmosphere 360º, as well as admission to the Blue Coral Aquarium and...

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