Some hard core travellers would tell you that hopping on a tourist bus is a waste of time and money. By ‘hard core’ I mean backpackers on their thirdorfourth round-the-world trip who consider such things as expensive tourist traps. Why not just go around the city on your own? they would say. Why spend money…
Tag: KL
Hotels: The Chinatown Boutique Hotel, KL
This is where H and I stayed during our KL visit. It’s clean, it’s safe and it’s right in the center of Chinatown. Very accessible via taxis and buses. The LRT is just a couple of blocks away. It’s also a short walking distance from the Central Market. Highly recommended! Oh, and it’s affordable, too. …
Malaysia: KL Sentral
One of the things that really impressed me about Malaysia was the amazing transport system. It’s so efficient that there’s hardly any reason to be late to your appointment or get lost along the way. Everything is accessible and affordable, even the cabs. One particular place that I love is KL Sentral, Malaysia’s…
Eating Malaysia Part 1
Since half of our to-do list was comprised of what we wanted to eat (on a budget), I will begin my Malaysia report with a round-up of our gastronomical adventures during our visit a couple of weeks ago. Not in not in any particular order, the following is just a list of the food that…
Malaysia Here We Come!
If you have been following this blog for a while, then you must have read about my e-passport (mis)adventures. The truth is, I was panicking for good reason. Last February, I was able to book 2 roundtrip tickets to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for a measly Php9,000 (about $195) via Cebu Pacific. It was a deal…