Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Not the Tallest Building in the World

I’ve never seen the tallest building in the world, but I’ve seen the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia which used to be the tallest building in the world from 1998 – 2004.

Petronis Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

World’s Strangest Hotels

Exploring the world’s strangest hotels is certainly a fun thing to do, given the extremes hotels have gone to, just in the name of being “strange”.

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Nora the Naughty Malaysian Monkey – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

I preferred wandering around the jungle, trying to spot both monkeys and squirrels, and then having a stop at the visitor center where the park rangers answered all my questions and I got to meet a frequent visitor, Nora, the naughty monkey.

Naughty Malaysian Monkey

Fail-Proof Planning to Sipadan, A Coastal Treasure

there are only 120 permits per day to dive at Sipadan, a Malaysian island revered as one of the top five diving destinations in the world. Its location in the Celebes Sea yields a rich array of colorful fish, hammerhead sharks, and sea turtles. With spring break upon us, here’s a plan for getting to dive at Sipadan.

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Vagobond Travel Museum – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

from finding great hotels to discovering a few hidden gems to flirting with a naugthy monkey and avoiding a leopard print wearing African prostitute that wanted to party.

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Top 10 Travel Adventures for Vago in 2011

2011 was a great year for me in terms of travel, family, and work. While there were a huge number of experiences to choose from, here are my top ten favorite adventures that came from this incredible year.

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Kuala Lumpur Budget Hotels and Hostels

Check that everything works, look for bedbugs on the mattress, and for god sakes, bolt the door before you get your clothes off.

Kuala Lumpur Mosque

7 Weird Adventures in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

I did more than just drink beer and watch whores, I also saw some very cool places and attractions you might not have come across.

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