Another look back at my gypsy wandering past. MALAYSIA. Man, I freaking love this place. All of my mom's side of the family resides here, and I miss being around them so much. I miss all that Malaysian and Chinese culture that is so strong and runs so deep. I love how relaxed the country is, but at the same time how intense it is. I love how modern and ahead of the times it is, yet also how deeply rooted it is in its past. I've never felt more comfortable and more at home than in this Southeastern country so far far away. Probably too exotic for most, but that feels just right for me. Not sure when I'll go back, but all I know is that I've been thinking about it a lot lately. Too many memories are rushing back from when my sister and I visited for two months just over two years ago. We stayed in Subang Jaya and ate from the best street vendors, got our taste of the city whenever we wanted in Kuala Lumpur (major shopping in Bukit Bintang), saw the oldest side of the country in Melaka, and enjoyed the sun and everlasting beaches in Penang (I still can never forget the time we went swimming during a tropical rain storm). We lived both like locals and tourists, and it was an amazing lifestyle. There is still so much I want to explore and discover here.
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Seems like a great place to visit! You're lucky you have your relatives living there, you should visit them sometime soon and use the advantage that you have :)
I hope to visit Malaysia someday!
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I herald from the Malaysian/Chinese genes and was born and raised in a western country too so I totally relate!
The food is absolutely to die for (and so are the markets and the shopping.) If you ever have the time, give Penang a check out - it's absolutely perfect.
Ai-Lin
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its really beautiful....
dont worry, when you miss something its beaucause its great... ;)
kisses
fran
i have a new outfit, sexy outfit,hehe
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I had to glance for the second time to make sure that i just read Malaysia in your title. And it is. The food is really to die for. Even if it just a street vendor. And the beaches. You should check out the islands. Pangkor, Tioman, Redang. Even as a Malaysian, i really haven't travel to all the places. Hugs and kisses from Malaysia.
great pictures and great place!! :))
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Two months in Malaysia...I'm very jealous! I spent just 4 days in Kuala Lumpar two years ago and loooved it! I think your modern/yet steeped in its past description is perfect. These pictures are lovely. It's rare you get to be live like both a tourist and a local in a different country so it sounds like an amazing experience.
Nice pictures. I miss South East asia too...it's such a unique place!
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love these shots-it is such a beautiful place, definitely one that requires multiple visits!
xo Cara
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I love the polaroid style shots! Looks like such a lovely place :) x
wow. i had no idea you had family in malaysia. i read your sister's blog and started reading yours just recently. i didn't realize you guys were half chinese until CNY when natalie wrote about it. now, i discover you are malaysian-chinese, like me! i lived in KL for most of my childhood, went to an international school there, and now i'm living in hong kong. my mum is australian, and my husband mexican-american. so, my kids are mixed like you....sorry for the long comment from a random stranger. i just find the coincidence really cool. great pics, too.
xo
n
Such beautiful photographs :) x
cool polas!
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I think you're in need of an adventurous voyage!! Those pics are so lovey, and you look so different!
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So nice!!
xx,
Meelena
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So nice!!
xx,
Meelena
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cool :) I also was in Malaysia, I stayed in Kuala Lumpur for five months, and I loved it! Now reading your text I realized how much I miss the shopping in Bukit Bintang and to stare at the twin towers :P You have a very nice blog!!
Kim
Amazing photos! I'd love to go to Malaysia, it looks incredible!
Dylana it looks absolutely beautiful! What a wonderful place to be able to visit! No wonder you miss it!
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x
Dylana.come visit Malaysia again!!!
im waiting :)
**shatirah
I have to read your title post many times! Maybe because I was a little bit excited that you love my country. And hey, I stayed in Subang Jaya too! Hope to see you around my neighbourhood,soon, very soon ey?! ;)
Love from Malaysia,
Nurul Nordin
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great pics!
morena
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lovely pics..great memories in shots
Patchwork à Porter
I love Malaysia too! I used to spend there every vacation. The country is so beautiful and people are super nice!
xoxo
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Looks amazing. I totally understand how you feel... I spent all last summer in Thailand and have been missing it like crazy...
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So beautiful.
Makes me want to pull out my bank card and find myself airplane tickets.
Lucky girl.. :)
sending you happy spells
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Oh, lovely captures. You look so relaxed and happy. I would like to visit Malaysia too some time soon. Well, let's keep our fingers crossed :)...
xx
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beautiful shots!
Bises,
monkeyshines
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Wauw! Beautiful pictures. It looks nice there :)
- Amalie.
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really lovely photos, loved your hair when it was long but it looks good short too!
City Style
Wow such amazing photos X
CULTstyle
awesome post! sounds like an amazing place! Hopefully you get to go there again soon :)
-haylie
Look at you with that stunning long hair! Wow that is such an incredible place to travel to, I'm super jealous. BTW I love the setting on these shots...how did you do that!?
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xo
wow <3
Wow. I'm jealous! You look great in those pictures, btw. I like you with long hair too!
This is beautiful!
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love this!
love, rach.
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I'm Malaysian.. just if I happen to meet you walking around Pavilion..for sure, I will scream out your name!! Hahahaha..But I'll usually remember the name of the blog..so I'll scream out COLOUR ME NANA!!!!!!!
hahaha I'm Malaysian and big fan of your blog (: Visit soon!
Wow I'm Malaysian & I'm your blog fan !!!!!!!! Please come back & visit soon !
i blooming love Malaysia, are you half Malaysian? me tooo! my dad's side is all out in KL, love and miss the country
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xxx
I miss Malaysia and I haven't even been there...
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wow! I didn't know you and your sister, Natalie have a family in M'sia! Glad you like M'sia and really, I wanna meet you guys :D! You guys were amazing!
xx, Adrina
i love the photos put into a polaroid effect. <3
ps. i envy your legs, btw. :)
-adele
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Hi I'm your reader and I'm a Malaysian! Glad to hear that you miss this country, and do visit more! :D
i've just come back from malaysia a couple of days ago x
u should visit penang island up north sometime as well when u get the chance, that's where im from and the food especially is awesome! xxx
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Love the pics!!Amazing..you're so lucky!!and obviously great blog!!
Nana!
I'm from Malaysia too! Born there and moved to the States when I was 4. I totally get you when you say M'sia feels like a home away from home.
So Cool & hope to meet you one day :)
xx,
yvonne from thecoattaileffect.blogspot.com
You should visit Sarawak in Malaysia cos that's where I'm from! Even more exotic than the other places in Malaysia. :-D
I love this post! I love the vintage look of the pictures, and all of your outfits in each one! The food picture is fabulous too!! Very inspiring!!
Taylor
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I am malaysian. And I had been followed your blog for quite some time. So glad to hear that you love this place. Love your blog!xxxx
thanks for sharing.
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