Why Travel to Malaysia?
Malaysia offers two distinct experiences – the mainland [peninsula] and the island of Kalimantan [Borneo]. The mainland is sophisticated, efficient and thoroughly comfortable, epitomised by the modern, multicultural capital, Kuala Lumpur, while the Cameron Highlands are cool and colonial, with pleasant little old towns, and wild walks Adjacent Taman Negara National Park is an evocative big-tree jungle, though not exactly loaded with beasts. Beach resorts offer guaranteed heat and mostly sun, with clear seas and fine sand. Kalimantan [Malaysian Borneo] is the place to do the really wild thing in a primitive environment, with exotic Dayak tribes, an ancient and endangered jungle sporting ancient creatures such as the orang utan, as well as mountains and spectacular caves. Prices for individual travel in Malaysia are reasonable, especially on the mainland, food is excellent and life is mostly relaxed and safe. Downsides: – there’s not much in the way of ancient sights or traditional nativ
