Posts By David Bowden
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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...
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0Culture & ReligionHassle-free heritage: Exploring the delights of Da Nang in central Vietnam
This modest heritage city offers all of the charms of Vietnam with none of the big-city hassles.
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0TravelExploring Pakse: A journey to areas less-travelled in Laos
While Laos is one of the region’s least populated and poorest countries, it offers travellers a refreshing change from bustling cities and...
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016Travel5 hidden attractions in northwestern Penang Island
While history and culture buffs choose the UNESCO World Heritage precinct of George Town, and leisure seekers prefer the beachfront along Batu...
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02TravelHitting the road: an excursion to the East Coast of peninsular Malaysia
Reasonable beaches, a relaxed pace of life, several good resorts, and varied recreational possibilities make the East Coast an appealing proposition
