Posts By David Bowden
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011TravelThe Best Bits of Penang’s Famous Seaside Town, Batu Ferringhi
One of Penang’s most popular destinations is Batu Ferringhi or ‘foreigner’s rock’ on the northern shores of the island.
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0TravelA Cruise Down the The River of Kings in Bangkok
For an authentically local way to experience the thriving city of Bangkok, escape the chaos of the land and embrace the chaos...
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04Travel5 fabulous boating activities in Penang and Langkawi
It won’t come as a surprise to learn that the Malaysian islands of Langkawi and Penang are well connected to the mainland...
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0TravelProper tequila in Phuket: Thailand’s magnet now has great Mexican food and drink
Already a globally popular island destination, Phuket is making itself even more appealing to international travellers these days. As David Bowden discovered,...
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0TravelHidden in plain sight: Bukit Bintang’s overlooked street Tengkat Tong Shin
Though popular with visitors and backpackers, Tengkat Tong Shin flies largely under the radar of locals in Kuala Lumpur. Photojournalist David Bowden...
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0Culture & ReligionA step away from the peninsula into the riverside city of Sibu, Sarawak
With a whirlwind tour of markets and cultural sights capped off by a stay in a traditional longhouse, it’s an altogether different...
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0Culture & ReligionA lovely legacy: 5 examples of European influence in Malaysian architecture
Many parts of the country have seen traders from Arabia, China, Africa, India and neighbouring Southeast Asian countries as well as European...
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02TravelKuching Waterfront: Bazaar far from bizarre
East Malaysia, on the island of Borneo, has many appealing qualities and the Sarawak capital of Kuching offers a relaxed and yet,...
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0TravelExploring Australia’s Great Southwest
If stunning scenery, wide-open spaces, delectable cuisine, and world-class wines sound like a recipe for a memorable holiday, David Bowden has just...
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0Food & DrinkFrom the spiky to the scaly: 5 tropical fruits in Malaysia you should try
It’s hard not to visit a Malaysian market and be captivated by the unusual tropical fruits available. These range from the big...
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0TravelOn the heritage trail: discovering Melaka’s colonial charm
Melaka is one of Malaysia’s best-known centres of heritage, a city with a long and interesting history. Travel photojournalist David Bowden puts...
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0TravelPerak’s gem, Ipoh is moving into the spotlight
Roughly halfway between Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh delights visitors with its blend of heritage, great scenery, food, and the famous Ipoh...
