Legoland Malaysia's Giant Painting and Christmas Promo 2014

In conjunction with World Children's Day, Legoland Malaysia Resort and Wall's Paddle Pop collaborated to break the record for the biggest painting assembled by children under Malaysia Book of Records.

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Information and Reminder: Niah National Park for the Niah Caves

I admit that although the Niah National Park isn't well developed for tourists just yet, it is one of the most amazing experiences I ever had. Your adventurous spirit will surely kick in once you are inside but a few reminders and information won't hurt as you embark on this memorable experience.

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Niah National Park - Niah Cave Experience, Miri Malaysia [Part 2]

This is the part 2 of my Niah Cave experience. To go to part 1, go to:
http://cheftonio.blogspot.com/2014/02/niah-caves-national-park-miri-malaysia-part1.html

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Niah National Park - Niah Cave Experience, Miri Malaysia [Part 1]

Miri is the second largest city in northern Sarawak, Malaysia with a population of about 360,000. This city is also the birthplace of Malaysia's petroleium industry. Petroleum still remains the major industry  of the city. Also known as the northern gateway to Sarawak which is one of the state's most important tourist attractions, Miri is surrounded by five world-class national parks -- Mount Mulu, Niah, Lambir Hills, Loagan Bunut and Miri-Sibuti Coral Reef National Park.

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8 Things You Need to Know About Miri, Malaysia

This year has been a year of surprises, even in terms of traveling! I've had trips that were planned just 2 weeks or less before the actual trip and this is one of them. After being informed that I'm flying to Miri, I searched Google images for Miri, Malaysia. The first image I saw was the photo of the pinnacles (photo below). Basing it on that image, I expected that this place will more or less be about eco-tourism. To spoil it to you first, we didn't go to the pinnacles because I'm still not fit enough for that trek. We did go elsewhere and still had fun in Miri.

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