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1 of 3 museums in Malaysia to display gifts, awards, and souvenirs received by Malaysia's 4th Prime Minister, Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, who believes they belong to the Malaysian people. The 3,000 items on show were given to Mahathir by foreign heads of state, corporations, and members of Malaysian high society. The collection sprawls across 3 multi-story buildings with highlights including original paintings; crystal, silver, and bronze wares; Islamic art; weapons; and a Formula 1 racing car.

People get a funny look on their face when you ask about solo travel - maybe nervousness combined with a dash of “hey, do you think I don't have friends or something?” What if I told you the reasons you should travel solo have powerful benefits? We’ve compiled a list of 15 benefits of solo travel you're bound to experience once you embrace the risk of leaving your comfort zone.

Sam has visited over 40 countries and her “travel bug” shows no signs of slowing down. Having worked a 9-to-5 job for many years, she's decided to continue her education of seeing the world and plans to move abroad to slowly travel the world with her dog, Jagger.

A former translator, Anna's love of languages pushed her out the door to travel the world. She considers the road to be her home and prefers least explored places to typical bucket list destinations.

Las Vegas is a city that is notorious for interesting sights and wacky adventures. There's so much to see and take in while in Vegas, that sometimes it can get a little overwhelming. You don't get the reputation that Vegas has or the nickname "Sin City" without having several unique and fun points of interest. However, in a city where so much is going on, it might be hard to identify the best locations in town.

If you are thinking about your next trip to a paradisiacal destination, surrounding yourself with the sea, white sandy beaches, and palm trees, Cancun is, without a doubt, the perfect place for you. It is also filled with numerous attractions, such as theme and water parks.

Long-haul flights are something we all absolutely dread. You’re stuck on a cramped plane for what seems like forever. The person who designed the seats clearly didn’t understand that normal people have legs. Making your flight more enjoyable is not that difficult. These 19 easy flight tips will make your trip pass in flying colors so that you never dread a long-haul flight again.

Langkawi's UNESCO Global Geopark status attracts millions of tourists each year… but what does it actually mean? The Geopark Discovery Centre breaks down Langkawi's complex and ancient landscapes to explain how the earth was formed. The center should be the first stop on any Langkawi itinerary. Mangrove tours and even the Langkawi SkyCab take on a whole new meaning when you better understand the ancient landscapes and habitats surrounding them.

One of 3 main sections of Langkawi's UNESCO-listed geopark, Kilim Geoforest Park is home to some of the island's most exquisite and geologically significant landscapes, with Setul rock formations dating back 490 million years. At 100 sq kms, Kilim Geoforest Park is best explored by boat. Local tour operators ferry tourists to a selection of 14 attractions, covering caves, islands, beaches, eagle spotting, and a floating fish farm.

Step back in time and spend a day as a traditional Malay in a kampung (village) house. The wooden house has been constructed using local architecture methods and fitted with traditional furnishings, tools, and ornaments. Every item in sight could have been found in a similar house decades before modern technology and western influence arrived in Malaysia. Try some activities including tasting and cooking local delicacies and playing traditional game, congkak.

These natural saltwater hot springs were formed by unique layering of sedimentary rocks deep within the island heated by geothermal forces. The water and algae in the springs at Ayer Hangat Village contain restorative minerals and nutrients known to heal skin conditions like eczema and also relieve joint pain. Visitors can dip their feet in one 3 communal springs, ranging in temperature from cool to 42 degrees Celcius, or hire a private jacuzzi to rejuvenate their whole body.

Explore Langkawi’s ancient rainforest from a different perspective… amongst the treetops. Skytrex Adventure has built over 30 ‘games’ in the jungle, from rope ladders and plank bridges to flying foxes and extreme swings, at the foot of Gunung Mat Cingang.

For a horse lover, no vacation is perfect until they feel the wind in their hair on the back of a steed. Island Horses offer 3 unique riding trails, 1 along Langkawi's pristine white beach sand, 1 through the lush rainforest, and 1 through a traditional Malay village. Horses here are highly trained and responsive, making Island Horses the perfect place to learn, practice, or simply enjoy the ride.

Malaysia's largest crocodile park home to almost 4,000 crocs. Crocodile Adventureland focuses on conservation, education, and safe interactions with humans. A series of interactive shows include crocodile jumping, stunts by a daring keeper, and feeding or holding juveniles. Don’t miss the park's most recent addition "The Legend of Sarcosuchus", a live performance where Jurassic Park meets Indiana Jones. The show features the world’s largest animatronic dinosaur.

The United States is blessed with plenty of places to enjoy outdoor activities. From the ski mountains and lakes to the backcountry trails and canyons. But for sure, the best places in the country for the outdoors are in the National Parks. Fishing is one of the most popular outdoor activities in US and for good reason. The country's waters are packed full of a beautiful rainbow, bass, salmon, and pike.

Travel in a virtual time machine to an era of wooden houses built on stilts above flooded rice paddies. This authentic Malaysian experience can be found today at Gemalai Village.