“Sailing is not just a rich man’s sport. That’s a misconception,” said Shawn Rathgeber, 33, his eyes ablaze as he spoke to Star2 during a recent interview. He was a participant in the 27th Raja Muda S …
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MAH to address security issues at hospitality conference
Safety and security in forging Malaysia’s tourism industry will be the highlight at the inaugural MAH National Hospitality Conference today on Dec 5. The full-day conference – organised by the Selango …
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Sweet suffering on the Borneo Safari
Story and photos by PAUL SI The trail was tough and the mud was deep. We had gulleys to cross, and hills to climb, and many metres to go before we could sleep (yes, I was thinking of Robert Frost). We …
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Here’s a good way to get to know the real Malaysia
It’s all about seeking those “#authentic” travel experiences in the age of Instagram – and what’s more genuine than trips designed by, and taken with, a local? Petaling Jaya-based startup Lokalocal t …
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President Barack Obama writes on importance of travel
President Barack Obama has penned an article for Lonely Planet, stressing the importance of travel and cross-border engagement for building a brighter future. To coincide with the conclusion of his fi …
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It’s not going to be all about shopping for travellers in 2017
Analysts at the travel website Booking.com gazed into their crystal ball to come up with predictions on how people will be travelling in the next year. For the report, experts looked at guest reviews, …
Read More »5 music videos that inspire travel
What better accompaniment to your travels than a song about travel? These music videos might just inspire you to pack your bags and get on that plane or hit the road. And even if you can’t afford to v …
Read More »You must visit these cities in 2017
With a high-speed rail link due mid-2017 and the Cite du Vin wine museum attracting fans of the tipple from all over the world, it’s no surprise to see Lonely Planet pick Bordeaux, France, as its hott …
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Malaysian hotel wins a World Luxury Hotel award
A Malaysian beach resort won a prize at the recent World Luxury Hotel Awards 2016 held in Doha. The Avillion Port Dickson emerged as winner in the Luxury Spa Hotel category for Malaysia. The prestigio …
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Americans, put Angkor Wat No.1 on your bucket list
Experts over at TripAdvisor have crunched the numbers to compile a list of the most affordable bucket-list destinations around the world and found that Angkor Wat in Cambodia is the most budget-friend …
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