Malaysia is a magical country. Blessed with a wonderful and diverse array of environments, you can climb a massive mountain one day and be lazing on a tropical beach the next day. Head deep into the rainforest in search of the world’s largest flower, stop to refuel in the multi-cultural capital mid-week and conclude your adventures on a speck of sand in the sea watching turtle hatchlings make a break for the sea. Adventures like these, coupled with one of the friendliest populations on the planet, have made my Malaysian travels rank among my favorites!
In 2016, Kent and I had the chance to climb the incredible Mt. Kinabalu: a truly unforgettable experience. Afterwards, we stuck around to discover so much more in East Malaysia.
Our next trip, in 2019, was into the heart of Peninsular Malaysia for one very adventurous race:
