Kuala Lumpur Travel Blog

For a relaxing weekend getaway from Kuala Lumpur, consider heading to Fraser Hill. Located on the Titiwangsa mountain range of Malaysia, this colonial era hill station is about two hours away from the city by car. It offers not only a respite from the bustle of the city, but plenty of sporting opportunities...

Kopitiams are traditional breakfast and coffee shops found scattered around Southeast Asia. Each country has its own variant of these cafes, which have survived and thrived despite the onslaught of Starbucks type chains. Image: CoWg0eSm0o~!! In Malaysia, kopitiams refer specifically to the coffee shops...

The Batu Caves, located about eight miles north of Kuala Lumpur, make for a great day trip for those seeking fun outdoor activities or rich cultural experiences. Image: Mackaysavage These caves, made of limestone, are about 400 million years old and today are the center of one of the largest Hindu shrines...

Kuala Lumpur may be well known for its glitzy shopping malls and five star hotels, but a world away from this are the city’s night markets (pasar malam in Malay). Sprawled out on the street starting from six in the evening, there is nothing you cannot get at these marketplaces. From (fake) Rolexes...