Malaysia

  • 6PR Interview: Battlefield Tourism

    Below is a link to my story on 6PR radio about the popularity of Battlefield Tourism:  

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  • Remembering how to make gravy on Christmas Day, and maybe a Nasi Lemak

    Written for the Malaysian Consulate-General December 2016 With Christmas upon us, it is often a difficult time for diplomatic staff around the world. Their loved ones may still be living in their home country of origin and missing the customs and traditions of home, sometimes the weather and most certainly the food. Whether Christmas is…

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  • Labuan: A very surprising and welcoming island

    I featured Labuan Island in a recent interview on 6PR radio.  This article was written for Grand Dorsett Labuan. I’m standing in the lobby of the Grand Dorsett Labuan amidst a crew of Dorsett Grand Labuan staff. They are about to perform their welcome song for my crew, an assortment of trekkers from various parts…

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  • Travel Warnings Warning: Do your own research.

    Looking at the adventures I have had and who they have been with I am torn between solo jungle treks and family resorts as what I have enjoyed the most. That’s really what defines the joy of travel for me; no matter what I do, it’s always better than sitting at home. When I am…

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  • The Sunday Times newspaper: Legoland – The building blocks for an amazing family adventure

    Published by Escape travel supplement for Australian Sunday newspapers. https://www.escape.com.au/destinations/asia/malaysia/best-way-to-enjoy-legoland-malaysia/news-story/cdfcfefbc9c6721ef0797c279c5f2902 The writer and his family were guests of Tourism Malaysia, Tourism Johor and Tiger Air. In life, when we have a straightforward decision to make we often use the expression that the decision is black and white. This means it’s an easy decision to make. There…

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  • Borneo – Go for the past, stay for the present

      A jungle so hot and humid I couldn’t wear my wraparound sunglasses because the heat and humidity were so high that the glasses had formed their own terrarium in front of my eyes, constantly fogged and dripping. A jungle so dense that the overhead canopy blocks light from reaching the jungle floor. A jungle…

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