As a child of the Facebook generation who only let Twitter into her life reluctantly, I resisted Instagram for a long time…and immediately got hooked as soon as I gave in to the photo-sharing app! The travel pictures I see on it every day are like porn to my wanderlust and a constant source of inspiration, so I’ve decided to share the best of them with you!
Each week, the Wanderlust Instagrammy Awards will showcase the best of a different country through my choice of 15 photos submitted to Instagram #inwonderlands.
This week, I am taking you to MALAYSIA, a country I have now been twice and in which I unexpectedly found myself for two weeks recently. Although it is less visited than its South-East Asian neighbours (not a bad thing!), Malaysia has a lot to offer the adventurous traveller, from its pristine beaches, bustling multicultural cities, ethnic food and wilderness, to its world-class street art.
But a picture speaks a thousand words, so here’s the visual evidence!
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City life
1. A Kuala Lumpur street scene with an angle
2. Infra-red: one of Kuala Lumpur’s many temples in Chinatown
3. Looking up in Chinatown: a sky of umbrellas!
4. The gritty, colourful streets of Johor Bahru
5. Interesting architecture in Johor Bahru: an intricate spiral fire escape
Sightseeing landmarks
6. The mighty and unmissable Petronas Towers: straight from a science-fiction movie!
7. Buddha guarding the entrance to the Batu Caves: the steep climb is well-rewarded by the treasures inside!
Beach life
8. Blue as can be: Penang boat pier
9. No lack of sunset opportunities in Langkawi
10. Utter and complete farniente
Into the wild
11. Morning mist over the tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands
12. Encounters of the elephant kind in Borneo…
13. …and finding Nemo underwater!
Food and shopping
14. A typical Malay meal: nasi ayam, laksa, and teh
15. Fun food: angry birds fish bites!
16. A display of head scarves: choose your colour!
Penang street art
17. Informative art is everywhere on the streets of Georgetown: black and white…
18. …or colour…
19. …and even incredible trompe-l’oeil illusions!
And to conclude: favourite shot of mine!
Tradition and modernity in Kuala Lumpur’s Merdeka Square
Thank you to @jacobkho, @raphdef, @passingthrucom of Passing Thru, @thetwoweektraveler of The Two Week Traveler, @sellupgotravel of Sell Up Go Travel, @thebreathingforest of The Breathing Forest, @cailinoneil of Travel Yourself, and @globetrottah of Where Sidewalks End for sharing their pictures! If you like their work, check out their accounts on Instagram and follow their adventures on their websites.
Next week’s Wanderlust Instagrammy Awards will be all about the mysterious and fascinating country of Myanmar, which I had the chance to discover in February. Tag your best Instagram pictures #inwonderlands for a chance to be featured!
Do these pictures make you want to go to Malaysia? Which one is your favourite? Let me know in the comments below!
Are you on Instagram? Find me at @camwonderlands.
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Do these pictures make you want to go to Malaysia? Which one is your favourite? Let me know in the comments below!
Toutes ces magnifiques photos donnent une idée plus précise de l’ambiance en Malaisie, dans les villes, les temples, les rues, sur les plages. J’aime bien aussi celles qui montrent le street-art. Mais la dernière photo, la tienne, n’est pas la moins belle. Très parlante…
Merci merci, je suis contente que la selection vous plaise. L’idee etait de choisir de belles photos tout en essayant d’offrir un apercu des differents aspects du pays. Prochaine etape: la Birmanie !
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I love your photos! You have such interesting angles and perpsectives! Cant wait to see more of your instagram pics 😀
Thanks Michelle, glad you liked the selection! Actually these are not all mine, but I do have a lot more on my Instagram account – I look forward to connecting with you and checking yours out! Hope I can feature some of your pics too at some point – check back here for the weekly theme (this week: Myanmar). 🙂
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This list makes Malaysia look amazing! Great instagramming!
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Thanks Laura, glad you liked the selection! There are so many gems on Instagram…
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Wow, this is such a gorgeous collection of photos. I love those colourful umbrellas and mist over the tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands is just beautiful. I can’t wait to get back to Malaysia. I’d go just for the food!
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Haha Katie, the food is definitely a big draw for me too! I should finally get around to the next installment of my Instagram feature in the next few days, so do check back on here for some wonderful pics of Myanmar 🙂
Camille recently posted…World Thirst: 5 Exotic Teas and Coffees You Should Try
Great collection of photos showcasing the beauty of Malaysia! I’ll find you on Instagram!
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Thanks Brittany! Did you find me? Stay tuned for my next Instagram feature on Myanmar, I think it’s gonna be even better! 🙂
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What an amazing post! Thanks for having me in there 🙂
ox
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Thanks lady, loved the picture you submitted!
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