Malaysia

The Hindu & Budhist festival of enlightenment  around late October each year (lunar calendar).

Culture

“Malaysia truly Asia” was a slogan for a successful tourism department campaign to encourage foreign visitors. It worked – in part because it’s kinda true! There is a wealth of ethnic diversity that for the most part works peacefully and respectfully…..particularly in the state of Sarawak.

Diving

There is a dive-site called Sipadan, off the coast of Sabah, one of the two Malaysian states on the amazing island of Borne. It’s considered the best dive site in the world. Very close to it is Mabul Island. Also stunning.