Visit Malacca

Visit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital. See the Petronas Twin Towers (once the world's tallest buildings, with a skybridge at 170m), explore the Batu Caves (a Hindu shrine with a 42.7m golden statue and 272 steps), wander through the Islamic Arts Museum (largest in Southeast Asia with over 7,000 artifacts), and sample street food at Jalan Alor (famous for satay, nasi lemak, and char kway teow).

Visit Penang, a Malaysian island state known for its historic George Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site with colonial architecture and street art), Penang Hill (funicular railway with panoramic views), Kek Lok Si Temple (one of Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temples), and local food like char kway teow (stir-fried rice noodles) and asam laksa (spicy fish noodle soup).

Visit Kuching, the capital city of Sarawak in Malaysia, known for its rich cultural heritage, riverside charm, and proximity to Borneo's rainforests.

Old-town white coffee, colonial shophouses with street art and cave temples in the limestone hills.

The Bornean capital of Sabah, the base for Mount Kinabalu and the Tunku Abdul Rahman islands.

Penang's UNESCO capital: clan jetties, street art and the best hawker food in Malaysia.

The causeway city facing Singapore, Legoland Malaysia and an old town being rediscovered.

Visit Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands. Cruise the UNESCO-listed canal ring (17th-century waterways with over 1,500 bridges), see masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, explore the Anne Frank House (historic hiding place during WWII), and wander the Jordaan district (picturesque streets with cafes and boutiques).