Langkawi had the insanely difficult task of being the place I went to immediately after a month in Bali. A mixture of a post-Bali funk and a rough start to the trip left me basically hating Langkawi within just a couple of hours. I booked a hotel just to chill out for the night after… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Langkawi, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, like most Asian capitals, is a sprawling metropolis spanning miles in every direction. For anyone new to the city, it might feel overwhelming or even impossible to get your bearings. As our bus parked at KL Sentral Station, I was in awe at the massive hub that I had just been dropped off… Read More Where To Stay in Kuala Lumpur: Jalan Alor
I had a lot of free time on my hands in Kuala Lumpur. Based on everything I’ve heard from everyone else, food was the main attraction in Malaysia’s capital. Obviously, you’ve also got the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, but aside from that, there isn’t much to do but eat and shop and shop and eat.… Read More Is Batu Caves Worth Going To? | 2025
Unsure where to start my Malaysian adventure off from, I started looking up popular spots. I was in Singapore and while Kuala Lumpur might have been a sensible choice, I had to fly out of Kuala Lumpur to go to Bali, so I was going to end up there anyway. I decided to go with… Read More George Town, Penang Travel Guide: A Wanderer’s Paradise
I just got back from this temple a few hours ago and I still can’t get over how amazing the entire place is. From the 100 foot tall statue at the top to the gorgeous pagodas and extravagant interiors, Kek Lok Si deserves to be on everyone’s travel list. The sad part is, I almost convinced… Read More Kek Lok Si Temple Travel Guide | Penang, Malaysia