MALAYSIA

Overview

Can one country have it all? Malaysia just might. Sitting at an Asian crossroads, the country is home to a diverse range of Malay, Indian, Chinese and indigenous cultures. Stretching from the lush tropical forests of Borneo to the white sand and azure ocean of the Andaman Sea, Malaysia is rich with cultural and natural wonders.

Malaysia is at once both modern and ancient. The immense Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur are so tall it almost seems possible to see all the way to the traditional longhouses of Sabah from their summit.

In Malaysia, ethnically diverse cultures share the same lush landscape and create a fusion of cultural styles, cooking and religions that is distinctly Malaysian. Festivals throughout the year mark the Malay, Chinese and Indian holidays, as well as those of the indigenous Orang Asli and the tribes of Sabah and Sarawak.

This vibrant and exotic country is a dream for food lovers, bargain hunters, intrepid explorers and anyone who likes the idea of soaking up some sun and taking a dip before the sun sets through the palm trees.