After Langkawi, Malacca was definitely my least favourite place in Malaysia. I was done with it in my first afternoon there. I couldn’t believe I was staying for three nights. But it was too late to change my plans - I had a bus booked to go to Singapore and I was trying hard not … Continue reading Why Malacca Fell Short of Expectations
This post is a bit of a reflection on the nature of solo travelling, the kindness of strangers on the road and my own limitations when it comes to trusting such kindness. In the first post of Kuala Lumpur, I mentioned a fantastic walking tour I did of the city. The guide was an excellent … Continue reading Solo Travelling and knowing your limits
The Batu Caves are likely one, if not the most, famous attraction of Malaysia and of course something I was not going to miss. Located about 13 km north of Kuala Lumpur, you can easily visit this landmark in half a day. I took the train - likely the easiest and most affordable way - … Continue reading Outside of Kuala Lumpur – the famous Batu Caves and Putra Mosque
One of my plans in Kuala Lumpur was to explore art galleries and museums, similar to what I had done in Bangkok. In a way, I was in luck. On the other hand, I was not. Let’s start with the bad news. Similarly to what happened in Georgetown, I struggled to understand opening days and … Continue reading Exploring the artistic scene of Kuala Lumpur
I left the cool temperature of the Cameron Highlands and soon enough I was back to the staggering over 35 degrees Celsius my body had been getting used to since I had come to Malaysia. I was excited - after Bangkok, which I loved, I was finally returning to a big city, where many of … Continue reading From Petronas to Chinatown: Navigating Kuala Lumpur’s Complex Charm
The Winged Bone 