Editor’s note: In between No Reservations and Parts Unknown, Anthony Bourdain (who is partially to blame for having inspired my life of travel) had a show called The Layover, where he took long layovers in some cool places and shared how to maximize the time. Here, TRT writer Sam Spector shares a similar take on…
Editor’s note: I had never heard of Kota Kinabalu until Hedy told me she and her partner were headed there as part of a Borneo trip. Now that I’ve read her take on the place, I’m just very hungry! For more of Hedy’s writing, make sure to click here to visit her index page. When…
When most people think of Malaysia, they think of Kuala Lumpur, its vibrant modern capital. But drive a couple hours south (or, as in my case, a couple hours north from Singapore), and you'll find yourself in the city of Melaka (sometimes spelled Malacca), home to some of the richest history in the region. Kuala…