Along with the recently resumed AirAsia flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket last week, the airline has just announced AirAsia flights from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok are also now operating twice a week. The first flight was on an Airbus A320, with two scheduled weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok occurring going forward. Still…
AirAsia flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket are operating again now that Thailand has begun to reopen to the rest of the world, 20 months after the country’s borders were first closed to most international visitors. The AirAsia flights to Phuket are primarily being run for those international travelers who are entering or exiting the…
Kuala Lumpur (known throughout Asia as KL) is a popular destination for Asians who want to spend a few days shopping. The shopping malls in KL are excellent and some of KL’s best shopping experiences and bargains are found in them. Here are my top 5 favorites for the best malls in Kuala Lumpur. 1.Suria…
Living in Thailand, I travel often to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as it is only a short flight and is very cheap to get there. Every time I am in Kuala Lumpur (known as KL) I visit the Jalan Petaling street market in Chinatown. Prices are cheap and selection of products is excellent. Plus, it…
Fly direct from Chiang Rai to Macau, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore on Air Asia New Air Asia flights from Chiang Rai to Macau, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur will be kicking off beginning on January 30th and 31st, 2019. All flights will be direct to their destination. The Air Asia flight from Chiang Rai to Macau…
Kuala Lumpur is Fun to Visit, but Some Months Are Better Than Others Living in Bangkok, Thailand, I visit Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia often. I don’t usually have the luxury of choosing when I can go as, most of the time I travel there on business. For the average tourist though, choosing the best times…
Kuala Lumpur (KL) is my second favorite city in the world behind Bangkok, Thailand, so I visit it several times a year. Kuala Lumpur is a relatively inexpensive city anyway but, if you know what you’re doing, you can see Kuala Lumpur on a budget and still have a fabulous time. If you want to…
Living in Bangkok, Thailand, I travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia several times a year. Malaysia is south of Thailand, with a land border with Thailand, stretching for hundreds of miles and major roads from Thailand going straight through Malaysia and down to Singapore. Kuala Lumpur, otherwise known as KL, is on the western side of…
I usually visit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at least four to five times a year and, during these many visits, I have done some really fun things. If you too will be visiting the city soon, I recommend these 10 fun things to do in Kuala Lumpur before you do anything else. 10. Go Shopping in…
The first time I visited Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I was surprised at how many things there are to see and do for families with children. Kuala Lumpur (KL) is a big city, with the usual traffic problems, stresses and rushing, bustling people any city in the world has. So, when I realized KL is actually…
I travel so much to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I’ve seen most of what the city has to offer. So, on my last few trips, I’ve taken weekend trips outside Kuala Lumpur instead, to see what else the area has to offer. Not surprisingly, there are many places you can take weekend trips to that are…
How to Find and Book a Cheap Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia One of my favorite destinations is Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia or, as the locals call it, KL. Just a short plane ride from Bangkok, Thailand, where I live, Kuala Lumpur is a wonderful vacation destination particularly as it has many cheap hotels. Of course,…
Which are the Best Rooftop Bars in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia? One of the wonderful things about living in Asia is the huge number of rooftop bars in cities all over the continent. While I live in Bangkok, Thailand and often frequent the city’s best rooftop bars there, I also visit Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia several…
Which are the Best Korean Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia? In many parts of Asia, everything Korean is incredibly popular. Korean pop music (K-pop) and soap operas, Korean fashion and, yes, Korean food. That’s why, on a trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, you may be surprised to see just how many excellent Korean restaurants the…
On one of my trips to Kuala Lumpur recently, I stayed at the Swiss Inn Hotel on Jalan Sultan and Petaling Street in the heart of Chinatown. The Swiss Inn Hotel was recommended to me by a co-worker, who had stayed there with his girlfriend a couple of months previously. So, it was with surprise…
I’ve had a couple of people ask me the question “Can you get a 12-month Non-Immigrant B visa at the Thai Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2013?” That’s because there have been several news stories about 12-month Non-Immigrant B visas no longer being issued by the Kuala Lumpur embassy. So, is it true?…
Just a quick warning for anyone planning on traveling to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the next few weeks. Dengue fever cases in Kuala Lumpur have increased quite markedly in the last couple of months, with officials blaming a change in the weather. There are currently around 400 new cases of dengue fever being reported…
Every time I visit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I make sure I try a new restaurant. New to me, but not to Kuala Lumpur, last week I ate lunch with a Malaysian friend at The Magnificent Fish and Chips (stupid name, I know). I’d read a good review on it in Time Out magazine, the KL…
Tune Hotels, like the one in downtown Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia are part of the budget airline Air Asia and so obviously offer cheap accommodation, but are they worth staying in? If you want clean, basic and safe accommodation in Kuala Lumpur for an inexpensive price – yes, they are. Just don’t expect anything fancy. With…
Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia isn’t the most expensive city for hotel rooms but it’s not the cheapest either. In fact, hotel room rates in KL have increased a lot in recent years. That’s why when there are still some hotels with under $50 a night room rates, offering superb accommodation, on your next trip to…
I love just about all things Malaysian – well, all things except LCCT, Kuala Lumpur’s Low Cost Carrier Terminal – a terminal I’ve been through far too many times. I often fly Air Asia from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur, which usually has cheap prices. The bad news though is they fly into Kuala Lumpur’s Low-Cost…
At least four times a year I head to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for a short holiday and, while there, usually end up at the Suria KLCC Mall at least two or three times. After all, not only does Suria KLCC Mall have the best places to eat, there are just so many of them…
Many westerners traveling in Thailand for a while, will need to leave the country every three months to get a tourist visa from a place like Kuala Lumpur (KL) . The first time you have to do it, it seems quite scary but, honestly, it’s not. If you’re one of those people who are…