I wasn't expecting much from my Malaysia stopover. The Petronas Towers weren't enough of a draw, in all honesty. Worst yet, I expected its food to be a mashup of Javanese stir fries and Sumatran curries. And so, I mistakenly saw visiting Kuala Lumpur attractions as more of an excuse to stretch my legs prior my transcontinental flights. Oh, how terribly wrong I … [Read more...] about 5 Kuala Lumpur Attractions for a Unique Stopover
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Sights and Sounds of Kuala Lumpur
Towering above the rolling green tropical hills surrounding Kuala Lumpur are the Petronas Towers, the icons of the city. The twin towers look huge from far, much higher than the rest of the skyline. Up close, they are equally as spectacular, truly a remarkable feat of design and construction. Another one of Kuala Lumpur's skyline dominating structures is the KL … [Read more...] about Sights and Sounds of Kuala Lumpur
Jalan Alor – Marmite Frog and Crab in Kuala Lumpur
Bukit Bintang is one of the main shopping and trendy districts of Kuala Lumpur. With a wide selection of hotels, endless shopping opportunities, and markets, the area attracts many locals and quite a few tourists as well. Parallel to Jalan Bukit Bintang, the street that houses many fancy shopping malls and designers boutiques, is Jalan Alor. This street, which is … [Read more...] about Jalan Alor – Marmite Frog and Crab in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur’s Central Chow Kit Market
Kuala Lumpur is one of my favorite large cities in Asia. The skyline is impressive, including the mega twin Petronas Towers and the towering Menara KL. I also love the tropical greenery, which is nicely evident along the sides of the streets and within lush public parks. And while the entire city is quite pleasant, nothing makes me more excited about a trip to Kuala … [Read more...] about Kuala Lumpur’s Central Chow Kit Market
A Historical Walk Through Kuala Lumpur
An initial look at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and you'll probably notice huge modern skyscrapers and fancy shopping malls that seem to engulf the entire skyline. But Kuala Lumpur is a city that's rich with history, and luckily some of the buildings from its colonial days have been well preserved. The last time I was there, along taking a trip to the Batu Caves, I decided to … [Read more...] about A Historical Walk Through Kuala Lumpur
