I finally visited China for the first time last year. AirAsia has direct flight to Guilin and the flight duration is about 4 hours from Kuala Lumpur. I immediately booked the flight when the initial trial visa-free policy for Malaysian citizens to China was announced and confirmed in November 2023, haha. 

Kuching is the capital and the most populous city in the state of Sarawak. It is the main gateway for travelers visiting Sarawak and Borneo. There are many tourist attractions in and around Kuching such as Bako National Park, Semenggoh Wildlife Centre and many more.

Sharjah is the fourth largest of the seven emirates in United Arab Emirates (UAE), which is next to Dubai. Due to its proximity to Dubai and lower cost of living, many expatriates choose to live in Sharjah and travel to Dubai for work daily. Sharjah was where I began my Six Emirates Tour in one day.

Morocco is the second country I visited in North Africa after Egypt. I travelled for about a week in Morocco. Here's how I planned my trip in Morocco.

Marrakesh, also called the "Red City", is the fourth largest city in Morocco. The medina quarters is a UNESCO World Heritage site. If you only have one day in Marrakesh, this itinerary will work for you. While there is much to see and do, one full day is enough to cover a lot of ground in Marrakesh.

Here is how I used the hassle-free Lisboa Card to explore Lisbon on my own. The Lisboa Card is a 3-in-1 transport card, museum pass and discount card. It offers free admission to 26 attractions and museum, discount on tours and participating stores, and free unlimited public transport including free travel by train to Sintra and Caicais!

Sintra is a town nestled in the scenic Sintra mountains which is located about 28 km away northwest of Lisbon. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Sintra has many attractions that are worth visiting including Pena Palace and Park, Moorish Castle, Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra (National) Palace, Monserrate Palace and etc. It is possible to make a day trip to Sintra from Lisbon along with a stopover at Cabo da Roca (the westernmost point of continental Europe) and Cascais (a coastal resort town in Lisbon).

Porto, the second largest city of Portugal, is my first stop in Portugal. Its historic centre was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996. This beautiful city was built on the hills overlooking Duoro River.

Seville is the last city I visited in Spain. This sun-soaked city in Southern Spain is home of Flamenco dance. The city is also known for its rich history and stunning architecture such as the Royal Alcazar, Seville Cathedral and Plaza de Espana.

Cordoba is a fascinating city in Andalusia, southern Spain, which is rich in history and diverse culture. It used to be the capital of a Roman province, followed by a Muslim conquest and later becoming the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate.  It is the only city in the world to have four UNESCO-protected sites. You will be able to see a mixture of Roman, Islamic, Jewish and Christian architecture in the city. 

Barcelona, the second largest city and Catalonian capital in Spain, is well known for its unique architecture, great Mediterranean weather, excellent food and nightlife. It was the first city I visited during my trip to Spain and what a great start it was.

Nice is famous for its beautiful beachfront, Promenade des Anglais. It is also close to others famous French town such as Cannes and Saint-Tropez to its west and close to Monaco and Menton to the east if you decided to do a day trip there.

Monaco is the second smallest country after Vatican, which makes it possible to visit the country in one day if you are in French Riviera. When I was in Nice, I did not miss the opportunity to do a day trip to Monaco and it was completely worth it.

One of the oldest city in Europe, Marseille is unlike any other city that I have been to in France. The city is vibrant and colourful with an interesting mixture of old and new. From the maze-like Le Panier, to the crowded Vieux Port and the Corniche, and further extended to the Calanques, the different sides of Marseille amazed me.

Avignon, a major city in Provence, Southern France was the capital of papacy in the 14th century.  The imposing monument, 'Palais des Papes' (Papal Palace), with its surrounding ramparts and the ruined Saint Benezet Bridge over the Rhone river dominates the city.