Malaysia // Penang

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Malaysia // Penang

We have finally arrived at one of (read: the biggest) reasons we decided to visit Malaysia:  Penang -- or more specifically, George Town, the city's capital. They (i.e., the Internet) say you can't call yourself a gastronaut unless you have spent some well deserved time stuffing your face and exceeding your daily caloric intake here.  George Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.  Which means there are things to see (if you're into that kind of stuff) while you're en route to your next meal.

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Malaysia // Cameron Highlands

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Malaysia // Cameron Highlands

Ah, Cameron Highlands. It all started so innocently.

Known for its tea plantations, Cameron Highlands was our destination pick for ringing in the 2016 New Year.  We didn't pick this area because it's known for partying or even celebrating (who are we to judge, neither are we Cameron Highlands) but because it was a means to and end: Penang -- the food mecca of Malaysia.  We'll get to that next.  But let's chat a bit about our twenty-four stay.  This story has a bit of everything. Sleeping before midnight? Check.  Near death experience in a tub of strawberries? Double check.

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