Memories of Malaysia

I decided to break up my posts into two because it wouldn’t be fair to add Bali and Malaysia as one.

To continue through our “Asian Tour” as I would like to say, Malaysia brought a different type of vibe. Again, as I have mentioned, we went in March. March is the rainy season, but it still hot. Bali was more tropical and outdoors. Whereas, Malaysia was more of a city vibe. We spent 3 days in Malaysia eating, exploring, partying, and eating again. lol It was a mini Manhattan filled with crowded streets of tourists and locals trying to make it day by day. The hustle of people in this city was interesting to see. As far any place I go, I am the biggest “people watcher.” Sometimes you have to take it all in in silence because if you don’t, then you will truly miss out on the ambiance.

Ready for my infamous break down?

HOW TO GET THERE?

Our Air Asia Flights were around $155, but that included insurance, food and bag and pick our seats. Keep in mind this was a roundtrip from Denpensar (Bali) to Malaysia.

WHERE TO STAY?

We booked an AirBnb at the Mews Residence in Kuala Lumpar City Centre. It had a swimming pool, infinity, fitness center, a nice view of the city, and security. It is located in the downtown area of City Centre and very accessible to the main attractions.

HOW TO GET AROUND MALAYSIA?

Grab (an Uber offspring) is a household name in Southeast Asia. They do have a monorail and train system, but we used Grab or walked to each location.

CURRENCY$

The currency in Kuala Lumpur is the Malaysian ringgit. Printed denominations are straightforward and pleasantly easy to sort out. Coins are easy enough to handle, too. You can exchange your money at the airport which is more expensive or wait until you get to the downtown area.

BALI GEAR AND PACKING GUIDE ( The same packing list as Bali)

• Clothing

  • 3-4 swimsuits

  • Maxi dress ( Long/short)

  • Jumpers/rompers

  • Sarong, but if you dont have one then some of the temples will give them to you.

  • Stretchy jeans (they wash and dry easily)

  • Long-sleeve tops

  • Sandals

  • Sneakers- You will do a lot of walking at most of the excursions.

  • T-shirts

  • Tank tops/ shorts

  • Cardigans/Poncho

  • Umbrella

  • Water shoes

  Toiletries

  • Body wash

  • Toothbrush/toothpaste

  • Hairbrushes/comb

  • Makeup

  • Hair bands & hair clips

  • Feminine hygiene products (You can opt to buy there too, but I prefer not to count on it, and most people have their preferred products.)

  • Miscellaneous

  • Small Medical Kit (safety is important!!!)

    • Band-Aids

    • Hydrocortisone cream

    • Antibacterial cream

    • Earplugs

    • Tylenol

    • Hand sanitizer

    • A key or combination lock (safety first)

    • Zip-lock bags (keeps things from leaking or exploding)

    • Plastic bags (great for laundry)

    • Universal charger/adaptor (this applies to everyone)

    • Universal charger/adaptor 

WHERE TO GO?!

We didn’t have a tour guide for this part of our trip, but it was easy to maneuver around the city by ourselves. We went on a bar tour to a few speakeays around Chinatown on our first day.

Here are a few of the places that we went to on our bar tour:

• PS150:  is a cocktail bar on Petaling Street in Chinatown Kuala Lumpur. Speakeasy, Hidden Bar, Secret Bar, chinatown bar, malaysia, sneaky bar.

• Attic: is a rooftop bar serving cocktails from classics to one-of-a-kind creations with local twists on cocktails. It is hidden on the rooftop of one of Chinatown’s hippest hostels, Travel Hub Guesthouse, in Chinatown. 

• Bar Zhen: This was a cute bar and the ambiance was very chill. It is located in Chinatown; 5, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• The Deceased: Make sure you order the drink, “ Karma Is A Bitch.”

• Old China Café: The food was delicious here. I highly recommend it.

  Check out these other locations:

• KL Tower (Kualas Lumpar Tower): This is a communications tower located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They do have an observation deck which has an amazing view of the city.

• Petronas Twin Towers: Petronas Twin Towers, are twin skyscrapers and are the tallest twin towers in the world. This also has an amazing view of the city and their is a luxury mall on the inside. ( We took a tour in this one.)

• Ra- Ft Cafe/Bistro: This a perfect spot for brunch/dinner.

• Havana: This is located Changkat Bukit Bintang. This is another bar/restaurant.

• Batu Caves: Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia.

• Bukit Bintang is known for Jalan Bukit Bintang, a busy thoroughfare with upscale malls and luxe fashion boutiques. Al fresco bars and live music clubs line Changkat Bukit Bintang street, while Jalan Alor is a lively strip known for sidewalk restaurants serving Chinese fare like clam soup and buttered prawns. Nearby, KL Forest Eco Park has nature trails and an elevated walkway. is known for Jalan Bukit Bintang, a busy thoroughfare with upscale malls and luxe fashion boutiques.

• Petaling Street is a Chinatown located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Haggling is a common sight here and the place is usually crowded with locals as well as tourists. The area has dozens of restaurants and food stalls, serving local favourites such as Hokkien mee, Ikan Bakar, asam laksa and curry noodles.