Redang is mostly jungle, and groups of monkeys often make their way down to the beach in search of food. This also means they find themselves in the less invasive resorts from time to time.
Malaysia celebrated 50 years of independence in 2007. It was also a year that saw a heavy push by the Ministry of Tourism to increase the number of visitors to the country.
What a sight to wake up to every morning. My hut, a stone's throw from the beach, afforded perfect views without having to get out of bed.
Health and Safety my ass! 20 stories up, I just watched the man on the right slide down the glass roof from my hotel window in Kuala Lumpur.
The Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur.
At 1483 feet tall, these were the world's tallest buildings until 2003, when Taiwan surpassed them by completing the Taipei 101 Tower.
From the top floor of the KLCC shopping mall, in the Malaysia city of Kuala Lumpur, one can look through the glass roof at the adjacent 1483-foot Petronas Towers. It's an impressive view, made all the more interesting by the glass cleaners.
Imagine my delight when I came within two feet of this fella in the aviary at the Sabah Zoological & Botanical Park in Lok Kawi (close to Kota Kinabalu).
Off the Island of Borneo lies many smaller island. Here on Pulau Tiga (home of the first ever episode of Survivor) is a small, simple resort.
The final ascent of Mt. Kinabalu.