To everyday Malaysians, we may view our country just as any other home, but do we really understand the beauty that lies in its inherent qualities?
Malaysian content creator and photographer Rafiq Farhan recently took a road trip across seven different Malaysian states. Invoking a sense of nostalgia through his beautiful images, Rafiq shared the pictures he took to his TikTok page @rafiqsfarhan.
Here are some of the stunning photos he captured:
Speaking to WORLD OF BUZZ, Rafiq stated that his intent with the post was to share moments from a good time he had during a road trip with his best friends. However, he also said that he wanted to share the magnificence of Malaysia to members of the public, to enlighten them, and remind them that we don’t need to travel far to experience such beauty.
“Malaysia is beautiful. We just need to open our eyes and explore more. Hit some gravel roads, meet some new people, and experience the culture in every state,” said Rafiq to WORLD OF BUZZ.
Praising Rafiq for his brilliant photography skills, users were quick to comment about how his images brought them a sense of nostalgia, with one user saying she was reminded of a North American road trip.
“Years later, this will be memories. Somehow, your pictures give me comfort, it makes me feel alive. Thank you!” wrote another user.
According to Rafiq, he was overwhelmed by the positive response his pictures got by those on TikTok, and that for him, it is the biggest complement he could ever get.
Click here to see Rafiq’s full gallery of photos from his trip.
Did this inspire you to take a road trip across Malaysia? Let us know!
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