{"id":220675,"date":"2016-12-01T18:31:29","date_gmt":"2016-12-01T10:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/?p=220675"},"modified":"2016-12-01T18:33:23","modified_gmt":"2016-12-01T10:33:23","slug":"road-trip-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/my\/travel-my\/destination-accomplished-my\/asia-my\/road-trip-malaysia-220675.html","title":{"rendered":"On The Road: 7 Adventure-filled road trip destinations in Malaysia to embark on"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>If you're itching for an adventure or to travel somewhere over the weekend, set your sights closer to home and consider going on a road trip within Malaysia itself! With thirteen states rich in history, nature, and culture, Malaysia definitely does not lack options for your adventure-hungry soul. If you're in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/food\/hot-spots\/recommended-spots\/best-salad-bars-kl-219313.html\" target=\"_blank\">Kuala Lumpur <\/a>and feeling slightly overwhelmed by the bustling urban atmosphere, hit the roads with your family or friends and head to the idyllic, French-inspired\u00a0village of <strong>Colmar Tropicale in Bukit Tinggi<\/strong>, only a few hours away from the city. Or if you need a dose of culture and history, embark on a road trip from <strong>Johor to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/destination-accomplished\/asia\/things-to-do-in-malacca-199035.html\" target=\"_blank\">Malacca<\/a><\/strong>, where you get to feast on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/food\/hot-spots\/recommended-spots\/best-peranakan-food-kl-217430.html\" target=\"_blank\">Peranakan cuisine <\/a>and take in the distinctive European architecture in the town as you explore the area.<\/p> <p>If you have yet to go on a road trip, it's high time you start planning one! Spontaneous, adventure-filled and completely friendly on the wallet, they are the perfect way to inject some adventure into your routine - all without the hours-long flight and cash spent on airline tickets. Head up to our gallery above for our 7 best recommended road trip routes to take for a weekend adventure you won't forget.<\/p> <p><em>Sarah Khan<\/em><\/p> <p><em>Photos: Getty Images<\/em><\/p> <h2> <span>Read More:<\/span> <\/h2> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/destination-accomplished\/asia\/travel-guide-penang-198148.html\" target=\"_blank\">Ultimate Travel Guide: 48 Hours in Penang<\/a><\/p> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel-my\/destination-accomplished-my\/asia-my\/scenic-towns-in-malaysia-211089.html\" target=\"_blank\">8 Most scenic towns in Malaysia you simply need to visit<\/a><\/p> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/destination-accomplished\/asia\/heritage-hotels-malaysia-220359.html\" target=\"_blank\">Steeped In History: 5 Beautiful heritage hotels in Malaysia you must visit<\/a><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drop everything and hit the road! 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