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Asian odyssey - heading east on Europa 2

Malaysia

Asian odyssey - heading east on Europa 2

As regular cruisers turn their attention to the east, Joshua Merrick heads on an Asian adventure with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises to see whether flagship Europa 2 deserves its title as the best ship in the

Malaysia's rich variety revealed

Malaysia

Malaysia's rich variety revealed

Iconic buildings, street markets, sandy beaches, jungle treks, orangutan sanctuaries and lashings of luxury: a holiday in Malaysia packs a colourful punch for visitors who want a bit of beach, an encounter with culture and a taste of adventureLanding at Kuala Lumpur with a bad case of jet lag, my first impressions of Malaysia were the swiftness of security, people wearing anti-pollution face masks and being ripped off by a taxi driver.