Malaysia

Malaysia’s Taman Negara: The Oldest Rainforest on Earth

Tembeling River, Malaysia © Rob_Wood In the middle of the Malaysian peninsula lies a rainforest so old it makes the entire Amazon jungle seem like new growth. Taman Negara, literally ‘national park’ in Malay, has lain virtually undisturbed for 130 million years. Located as it is in the centre of the equator, even ice ages [...]

We Were Wanderers On A Prehistoric Earth: An Ode to Malaysia [Video]

Full screen highly recommended on this one.

Photo of the Moment: Traditional Psychadelic Dancing, Maldives

Learning to Love the World’s Stinkiest Fruit

Durian © YIM Hafiz Check out this great article in Gadling from Celeste Brash in which she details her tumultuous relationship with durian. Durian is a Southeast Asian fruit recognized by its hedgehog-like shape and distinctive smell. A smell Brash describes as, “road kill wrapped in sweaty socks.” After 20 years of turning her nose [...]

Six Destinations and Their Famous Desserts

Turkish Delight ©zoonabar For travelers with an insatiable sweet tooth, Fox News has a list of six delicious desserts and the destinations you can savor them in. From Turkish delights in Istanbul to Pastel in Lisbon, these signature treats are worth skipping your meal and moving straight to dessert.

World’s Top Dealer in Endangered Animals Convicted

© National Geographic Evidently, trafficking in endangered species is quite easy in many parts of the world: Wildlife trafficking may be the world’s most profitable form of transnational organized crime. The reason is not money alone, although the profit margins can be spectacular. The reason is the low risk: When it comes to wildlife trafficking, [...]