A post is long overdue. To be honest I have a huge backlog of web-worthy images as the past few months have been spent completing three new books on Cambodia and Thailand for my publisher, John Beaufoy. More on these when they hit the shelves of Asia Books and elsewhere in October.

More recently, I spent a little time in Malaysia before fleeing when the annual choking haze arrived courtesy of Indonesia which still believe that rainforest doesn’t look as nice as a palm oil plantation.

With its ethnic mix of Malay, Indian, and Chinese, Kuala Lumpur is a microcosm of all things Asian. Affectionately known as KL, it is one most  cosmopolitan cities in the region and a fabulous destination for a rewarding short break. What’s more, KL is just a two hour flight from Bangkok.

In KL, there are few places more colourful than Masjid India, the city’s textile district.

The vibrant area is the place for fabrics, bargain clothing, Indian knick-knacks, and good cheap eats. I spent a pleasant afternoon wandering around collecting colour-saturated moments with my camera.

There’ll be more on my KL exploits over the next few days as I gradually wade through the files and get them processed.