Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Malaysia offers diverse, cosmopolitan cities as well as unspoiled tropical getaways. The Tanjong Jara Resort reflects both Malay tradition and culture.
The signature welcome drink at the Tanjong Jara Resort is roselle, which is derived from the petals of a herbal flower called asumpaya. This was the first taste of Malaysia’s refreshing hospitality. After the flight to the country’s capital Kuala Lumpur, it is a 45 minute flight into Terengganu’s small airport.
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Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Want to trade jogging in the park for riding the rapids in the rainforest? Then set your compass for Sarawak, in Malaysian Borneo, which offers opportunities for “hard” and “soft” adventure.
Oh, and the chance to lunch with former headhunters.
Sarawak, one of two Malaysian provinces that share the storied island of Borneo with Indonesia and Brunei, offers all sorts of choices for communing with nature.
Sarawak features some of the best national parks in Asia, where nature lovers can see rare wildlife and spectacular natural attractions in real, not manufactured, surroundings.
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Malaysia offers diverse, cosmopolitan cities as well as unspoiled tropical getaways. The Tanjong Jara Resort reflects both Malay tradition and culture. 
Want to trade jogging in the park for riding the rapids in the rainforest? Then set your compass for Sarawak, in Malaysian Borneo, which offers opportunities for “hard” and “soft” adventure.