Adventure Meets Culture
Looking for the best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in South East Asia? There are probably no bad places depending on what you want. From full-on party places to beaches, to cool mountain retreats to far-flung off the beaten track destinations to avoid much …
While the main religion in the region is not Christian, Christmas is still celebrated to some extent in most places in South East Asia. With all the tourists you won’t have much trouble finding a Christmas dinner or celebration of some kind; just in a …
If you mean the best time to visit Malaysia weather-wise on a Baktrax tour then only one word needed; ANYTIME. If you mean for a safe, friendly and relaxed holiday and a real cultural experience along with some of the best food on earth at …
Of all the 5 Baktrax countries Malaysia is our favourite overall. Cambodia is growing on us for totally different reasons but Malaysia is still on top for now, and here are a few reasons you need to visit… Why Malaysia? Do you want the most …
While I may be well travelled compared to many I don’t consider I am well travelled overall compared to many others. The trouble is that I was a late starter at 38 years of age. So while Google tells me there are 197 countries on …
I first arrived in Kuala Lumpur (K.L.) as an apprehensive first-time Asian traveller 22 years ago. Dark, dirty and dangerous I was led to believe. 110% lies. Clean, Safest place and friendliest people on earth. After K.L., it was then onto the Cameron Highlands before …
Malaysia, along with Thailand, is where it all began for Baktrax…Twenty-two years later it is still our favourite country in the world. There are so many reasons you should visit Malaysia, but here are 12 for you:1. Malaysia is probably the safest country in one …
Baktrax consider that most of our destinations are chilled out and laid back to some extent. Even a welcome drink in the Gecko bar in Bangkok is a relaxing start among the nearby chaos . Just two of the more famous places are Hoi An …
Small Group Tours of Malaysia SEE ASIA IN A NUTSHELL | MALAY, INDIAN, CHINESE AND ETHNIC CULTURES Tour Malaysia with Baktrax and meet the warm and friendly people of this wonderful country and cherish the warm memories you will take away. You will be captivated …
The following are my prognostications on food in S.E. Asia after twenty years of living and travelling in the region. It is in no particular order in any way shape or form. It is written from memory only and some of it closer to twenty years …