It is not a stretch to imagine Malaysia as being two countries in one – split between vibrant peninsular Malaysia and lush, exotic Borneo.
The peninsula offers a varied mix of cultures and cuisines; from Malay to Chinese and Indian; from the modern and cosmopolitan capital of Kuala Lumpur to the colonial cities of Penang and Malacca; and from the white sandy beaches of Langkawi to the oldest rainforest in the world.
Meanwhile, Borneo is renowned for its steamy rainforests and marine national parks, smouldering volcanoes, remote tribes and diverse wildlife – from orangutans to proboscis monkeys and newly hatched turtles flinging themselves toward the sea.