Category Archives: Malaysia

michael / day 22 / kuala lumpur

Since today is my last day in Malaysia, I thought I’d share some of the more important insights I’ve gathered should you ever find yourself in Malaysia: Holy triumvirate. The equally weighted mix of islam, buddhism and hinduism I’ve seen … Continue reading

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michael / day 21 / kuala lumpur

What do you get when you cross a Hungarian model, a super rich French marathoner, an international arms dealer and an Australian ‘importer/exporter’? A horrible hangover. After shooting all day yesterday, our photographer is flying out to Sydney this morning. … Continue reading

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michael / day 20 / kuala lumpur

I slept in today. I’d forgotten what that was like. Now that we’re entering the 4th week of this trip without a down day, its tough to stay ahead of the exhaustion, especially with all the time zone hopping. It … Continue reading

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michael / day 20 / melaka

Today was a fun day. We went to Melaka, a colorful city a couple hours south of KL steeped in maritime history. It felt a little like the Malaysian version of Key West. Laid back, ocean breezes, swaying palm trees, … Continue reading

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michael / day 19 / kuala lumpur

Holy shit. I knew I would see things that would blow my mind on this trip. Things that would make me say, ‘Holy shit.’ Today was one of those days. Forget the fact that rainforests here are closed when it … Continue reading

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michael / day 18 / kuala lumpur

It’s early. The phone beside my bed rings. I’ve grown to dread the sound of a land line ringing. It’s never good news. “Mr. Ashley, this is your 4am wake-up call.” That voice was far too chipper for 4am. I … Continue reading

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michael / day 17 / kuala lumpur

Out with the old and in with the new. If India was a glimpse into the past, KL is all about the future, baby. Spend one hour here and you quickly realize this city was built almost overnight. You’d be … Continue reading

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