By Laura Rancie.
VISIT JAPAN:
If you want to know why so many travellers are drawn to Japan, you’re in the right place. With its fascinating culture and a rich history spanning thousands of years, any visit to Japan is guaranteed to be a unique and enriching experience, offering an intriguing blend of ancient traditions and modern innovations.
Explore Kyoto’s awe-inspiring temples and Nara’s Giant Buddha for a glimpse into the country’s spiritual heritage; be enchanted by a traditional tea ceremony; experience the unique fashion subcultures of Harajuku; relax in a traditional Onsen and find inner peace and tranquillity in Japan’s Zen gardens.
Visit in the spectacular Cherry Blossom Season and witness blossoms in full bloom. Add in delicious food, breathtaking landscapes and some of the most courteous people on the planet and the Land of the Sun deserves to be high on every traveller’s bucket list – any time of year!
If you’re feeling particularly Japanese this week, head over here onto the AGFG search bar and just type in Japanese, for a guide to Japanese eateries near you. Or, check out the top three recipes we’re feeling inspired by this week, as easy weeknight dinners.
VISIT MALAYSIA:
Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country known for beaches, urban cities and rainforests with an amalgamation of influences including Malay, Chinese, Indian and European culture.
Kuala Lumpur features colonial architecture, busy shopping districts and skyscrapers as tall as 451 metres with a population of nearly 9 million of its 33.5 million citizens, in the capital city alone. venture away from the hustle and bustle and you can find lush mountains, tea plantations, marine life and incredible wildlife.
Popular Malaysian dishes include mee goreng, rendang, laksa and all variations of roti.
Here is our weeknight roundup of AGFG Malaysian dishes, for your cooking pleasure.
If none of these recipes will appease you, Malaysian Airlines can jet you off to either destination with daily flights, and if you need further tempting, why not take advantage of Malaysia Airline’s extended bonus side trip offer, with free domestic flights to a multitude of the country’s favourite destinations including Sabah’s Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi and Penang.
