Peninsular Malaysia West Coast: Islands to Highlands in a Week

February 23, 2013 by 2 Comments
BOH Tea Plantation in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

We never intended to tour around Malaysia that month. Our original destination was Siem Reap, Cambodia but an unfortunate event forced us to drop the idea. Our connecting flights were in Kuala Lumpur so we figured, Why not explore Malaysia instead? So just a couple of days before the trip, we found ourselves rummaging through the Internet for travel ideas. After a night-long research, we listed down the destinations we wished to visit and most of them are located near the West Coast. Our initial list had five cities but, wait, that was too many stops for a 6-day trip! Since I had been to Malacca and Kuala Lumpur in separate occasions, they got the cut. We settled for three destinations … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budget and Expenses, Cameron Highlands, Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Malaysia, Penang, Planning a Trip, Sample Itineraries Tagged With: , , , , , , , , ,

Batu Caves and All Things Tall – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

February 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Batu Caves, Malaysia

Dozens of macaque monkeys ushered visitors up the 272-step staircase to the Temple Cave. Actually, saying that they were "ushering" would be sugarcoating it. Not only did some of them follow visitors around, a few also found themselves on one end of a mini-brawl when they start getting territorial or when they just try to snatch food from unsuspecting tourists. It was the last day of our week-long trip across the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and there was no better way to end this journey than a stop at one of the most visited sites in Kuala Lumpur --- Batu Caves. Batu Caves is actually a 4-million year old karst hill with a network of caves and chambers running through and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Mountains and Hills, Religious Sites Tagged With: , , , , ,

Sights and Sounds of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

August 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s capital city. It is the main economic and cultural centre of Malaysia, home to both the House of Parliament and the Istana Negara (or National Palace). Malaysia itself is a multicultural melting- pot of different ethnic groups and cultures. As the cultural and tourist capital of this diverse country, Kuala Lumpur draws tourists from across the globe. As a result, it is one of the most visited cities in the world with almost nine million tourists visiting per year. You can arrive in Kuala Lumpur via one of two international airports: the KLLCCT or the KLIA. You can also click here for cheap flights to Malaysia from JetAbroad.com.au. On arrival, there is an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guest Posts, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tagged With: , ,

Singapore – Kuala Lumpur Cruise: Summary, Itinerary, and Budget

October 15, 2011 by 1 Comment
SuperStar Virgo (Star Cruises)

First times. If there's one thing that I am so grateful about this trip, it's that it gave me a several first times. It was my first time to board a cruise ship. It was my first time to see  a cruise ship, to be honest. My first time to set foot on Malaysia. My first time at a Temple where taking photographs isn't prohibited. First time to enter a skyscraper that is more than 400m tall. First time to travel out of the country with fellow travel bloggers. Thanks to Airphil Express for making this possible. Airphil Express invited me and seven other bloggers to try one of the packages they offer --- Fly and Sail. It was a 4-day 3-night trip. We flew to Singapore via Airphil Express and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budget and Expenses, International Trips, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Singapore Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Petronas Twin Towers and Suria KLCC – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

October 9, 2011 by 2 Comments
petronas twin towers kuala lumpur malaysia

Earlier that day, when our Tour Guide announced that we had entered the city of Kuala Lumpur, I quickly moved to a window seat and started searching the skies for an imposing structure --- the Petronas Towers. When I looked at our itinerary before this trip, I was familiar with these twin towers only. Prior to this trip, I had not heard of the Thean Hou Temple or the Merdeka Square. The Petronas Towers, I have to admit, were the only man-made structure in Malaysia that I was familiar with. That's why I was really excited when it was finally time to visit this iconic landmark. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buildings, International Trips, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

KL Tower and 1 Malaysia Cultural Village – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

October 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
kl tower kuala lumpur malaysia

The Kuala Lumpur Tower, or Menara Kuala Lumpur, has become one of the most iconic landmarks in Malaysia. Completed in 1995, the tower is 421 meters (1,381 feet) tall, making it one of the tallest free standing towers in the world. The KL Tower, as it is more popularly called, was built to improve the quality of telecommunications and broadcast in the city. The Tower also serves as the Islamic falak observatory, enabling observation of the crescent moon, which marks the Ramadan and other important events. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buildings, International Trips, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Parks Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The Merdeka Square and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

October 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Merdeka Square (Independence Square)

Our tour bus stopped in front of what looks like a cricket field. "We gonna play?" I mumbled. The green field lie in front of Tudor-style buildings that somehow reminded me of Old England. Malaysia was under British rule before. It was only when I caught a glimpse of the flag pole in the southern end of the field that I realized that we were at the Dataran Merdeka (or Independence Square). That flag pole is said to be one of the tallest in the world, standing at 95 meters. On this flag pole, the Union Jack (flag of the United Kingdom) was lowered and the Malaysian flag was raised for the first time. It was the midnight of August 31, 1957. That explains the countless Malaysian … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Historical Sites, International Trips, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Thean Hou Temple – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

September 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
thean hou temple kuala lumpur

I was still trying to catch my breath when I reached the tour bus parked at Port Klang, Malaysia. The SuperStar Virgo had docked and our group was ready for a tour of Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian capital. It was a long walk from the ship to the bus. "Are we still waiting for anyone else?" asked our Malaysian tour guide. She was a nice and soft-spoken middle-aged woman. "Yes," I responded. Winston (of BatangYagit.com) and Marcos (of Ambot-ah.com) were still in their room. After a few minutes, they climbed into the bus, relieved. It took almost an hour to reach Kuala Lumpur. While on the road, our Tour Guide gave a brief history of Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia. Of all the facts that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Trips, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Religious Sites Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

On Board the SuperStar Virgo: Dining and Entertainment (Singapore-Kuala Lumpur Cruise)

September 24, 2011 by 1 Comment
Cafe Gelato!

Eating. Probably my favorite activity in the world. And it's even more enjoyable on cruise! On board the SuperStar Virgo from Singapore to Port Klang, Malaysia, I found myself eating most of the time! To hell with my tummy, I would indulge in the many gastronomic delights aboard this lovely cruise ship! SuperStar Virgo houses several restaurants serving a variety of international cuisines. From fine dining to buffet restos, you'll find something that caters to your taste. The Airphil Express Fly and Sail package comes with free meals from three restaurants --- Bella Vista (international), Mediterranean Buffet (halal certified), and The Pavilion (Chinese). This means that you won't be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, International Trips, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Singapore Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

On Board the Superstar Virgo: Boarding and Facilities (Singapore-Kuala Lumpur Cruise)

September 18, 2011 by 3 Comments
superstar virgo cable car

I had never been on a cruise ship before. I'm not even sure if I had seen one before. I had been on a ferry a number of times but many of them were short trips. I had spent a couple of days on a ferry once, when I was young, to General Santos City but there was nothing remotely luxurious about the trip. We did not even have a private cabin and there was nothing I could do but watch the horizon. A cruise ship complete with entertainment facilities and buffet dining? Nah, never experienced it before. It was also my first time in Malaysia. That's why this trip is so special for me. It gave me many first times. I was beyond thrilled. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accommodations, International Trips, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Close
Get travel tips and ideas straight to your social media accounts! Follow me!


Twitter

Facebook

Google+