Malaysia is a thriving and well-developed multicultural Southeast Asian country, comprised of 32 million people of ethnic Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous backgrounds. Two-thirds of the population is Muslim, and Buddhists, Christians and Hindus constitute significant communities. We will spend a few days in the capital Kuala Lumpur, a cosmopolitan metropolis that boasts the iconic Petronas Towers, night markets, museums and other sites of interest. Our group will also visit Malacca, famous as a port through which medieval trade and commerce flourished, as well as the modern governmental city Putrajaya. Next we’ll travel to the breathtaking Cameron Highlands, home to exquisite tea plantations and strawberry fields, and proceed to Ipoh, center of a once-thriving tin-mining industry. Our program continues in Penang, a lush, botanic island known for its UNESCO world heritage site of Georgetown and seaside resorts. All along the way, we will enjoy food inspired by the country’s many cultures, and learn about the unique customs and hospitality found in Malaysia.