Holidays? Let's Go 'Cuti - Cuti' Malaysia!

Oh wow, Chinese New Year is approaching and it’s another long weekend holiday! For those who do not celebrate Chinese New Year, perhaps should grab this chance for a short break and discover Malaysia!

I’ve listed down a selection of locations in Malaysia and a checklist on what you should bring along! Plan your holiday now, go out and have fun! “Cuti-Cuti Malaysia” – mah! (“Cuti” means vacation in Malay.)

The Heritage Lover

• Malacca – Melaka: Malaysia's Well-Known Heritage City
• Penang Island – The Penang Town : The Georgetown
• Chinatown, Petaling Street, KL – Jalan Petaling, Malaysia (Chinatown)

Checklist:

• Camera: La Sardina, LC-Wide
• Accessories: Fritz the Blitz Flash, ColorSplash Flash, Prophecies Packrat Bag - Red
• Films: Lomography CN 800
• Others: Singlet, short pants, small change for food and beverage!

Island Getaway

• Perhentian Island – The Perfect Getaway : Perhentian Island, Malaysia
• Langkawi Island – Langkawi Island, Malaysia
• Pangkor Island – Teluk Nipah, Pulau Pangkor Perak Malaysia

Checklist:

• Camera: LC-A+ , Fisheye
• Accessories: Lomo LC-A Krab Underwater Housing, Fisheye Submarine
• Films: Lomography Xpro Chrome 100
• Others: Sunglasses, Sunblock, Books and iPod.

To the Beach

• Teluk Cempedak, Kuantan – Kuantan 01 – Teluk Cempedak
• Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan – Teluk Kemang, Port Dickson

Checklist:

• Camera: Horizon Perfekt, Sprocket Rocket
• Accessories: Horizon Case Black
• Films: Lomography X Tungsten 64
• Others: Kite, Sandwiches, girl friend(s)/boy friend(s)

An Escape from the Hustle Bustle City

• Ulu Yam – Ulu Yam: My Favourite Patch of Greenery
• Sg Lembing – Neglected Beauty of Sungai Lembing
• Broga Hill – The Breathtaking Sunrise at Broga Hill, Malaysia
• UK Farm – A ‘Farm’-ing Trip Down South
• Tanjung Sepat, Selangor – Tanjung Sepat, Malaysia: Branches, Bridge and Love

Checklist:

• Camera: Lubitel 166+ , Spinner 360
• Accessories: Cable Release
• Films: Lomography X-Pro 200 , Lomography Redscale XR 50-200
• Others: Mosquito repellent, sports shoes, mini fan.

Cooling Expedition

• Genting Highland – An Urban Adventure at Genting Highlands
• Fraser’s Hill – The Silent Fraser's Hill.
• Cameron Highland – The Inspirational Cameron Highlands
• Bukit Tinggi – Colmar Tropicale , The French-themed attraction.

Checklist:

• Camera: Diana F+ , Diana Mini
• Accessories: Diana Instant Back , Diana Lens Flair Bundle Pro
• Films: Lomography Mixed Film Pack 35mm, Lomography Mixed Film Pack 120mm
• Others: Sweater, family members and warm hugs.

Don’t forget to share with us your amazing expedition stories and road trip locations! Happy Chinese New Year and Happy Holidays!

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