Döscher celebrated Merdeka in Kuala Terrengganu. — KEN DÖSCHER
After falling in love with Malaysia during a short trip here three years ago, Greg Gouras and Jo Mae Oraa decided to return and begin their South-East Asia trip from Kuala Lumpur.
So the American couple left their jobs in New York, packed their bags and hopped on the plane to Malaysia in March this year.
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