Malaysia
If you’ve never thought to dive Malaysia, think again. From Borneo to the Perhentian Islands, there’s plenty to be seen.
From Carolyn: Malaysia is a place that ever surprises me. Maybe I had too many preconceptions (although, even if I try to think what they were, I’m not sure), but every place I’ve been catches me off guard.
Where we’ve been
Langkawi, Malaysia – December 2015
Well, I went to Langkawi for a Christmas getaway with a friend, with the aim of simply sunbathing and not doing much else. So, I took only my mask and dive computer with me, knowing that at best I'd probably only do one day's diving. Just as well too, because there...
Perhentian Islands, Malaysia – June 2012
Off the east coast of Malaysia lies the Perhentian Islands, comprising the two main islands of Perhentian Besar ("Big Perhentian") and Perhentian Kecil ("Small Perhentian"). It's a speedboat's ride from Kuala Besut, in north east Malaysia (you can get a train...
Semporna Archipelago, Malaysian Borneo – June 2012
I may have peaked too soon. My first dive in Borneo was my 7th dive ever. My first dive at Sipadan? 14th dive ever. So began in earnest my love of life under the waves. I decided to go to Borneo more because it seemed like a close, exotic, place to start an...