While some people may only spend a week or two in Malaysia hitting the major spots, one month allows so much more time to explore the diverse and beautiful country. From tea plantations to jungles, modern cities, street art to beach party towns- Malaysia has a bit of everything! This itinerary will only focus on …
21 days gives you a good amount of time to explore Malaysia but be warned, this itinerary will be jam-packed. From beaches to tea plantations to street art to big cities to museums to jungles, this itinerary has a bit of everything. Have a bit longer than 21 days to spend in Malaysia? Check out …
A two-week itinerary for Malaysia may feel a little rushed, but you will still get to experience the best bits: Melaka, KL, Cameron Highlands and Penang. This Malaysia itinerary will take you from cities to tea plantations, on street art tours and will include many great night markets. Do you have longer than two weeks …
This one-week Malaysia itinerary will cover the best two places in Malaysia: KL and Penang. You will get to experience two very unique cities with different cultures, foods, activities to do, and places to see. Do you have more than one week to explore Malaysia and want a longer itinerary? I have 14-day, 21-day and …
Kuala Lumpur, commonly referred to as KL, is an impressive city with so many things to do, great foods to eat and nightlife to experience. The city is so large that every suburb or area feels like its own city. Chinatown, Brickfields and Bukit Bintang- all have their specific personalities and vibes, so much so …
Melaka is a small yet very touristy city in Malaysia known for its history, weekend night market and cultural diversity. You may also see Melaka referred to as “Malacca”, which is the city’s anglicised spelling. However, I will refer to it as the Malay name “Melaka” throughout this post as this is the official city …
Langkawi is known for its stunning white sand beaches and nightlife. While Malaysia is generally not known for its backpacker nightlife (unlike Thailand and Bali), Langkawi is the exception. Given they are a duty-free zone, alcohol is relatively cheap, so Langkawi is the place to let loose in Malaysia. Besides the nightlife, Langkawi has many …
Penang is an island in the northwest of Malaysia famous for its street art, foodie culture and national park. Penang really does have a bit of everything, from the white sand beach to historical houses to Tamil-fusion dishes. Most travellers may only spend a day or two admiring the street art in Georgetown before heading …
The Cameron Highlands are a super popular backpacker destination, and for good reason. Famous tea plantations, plenty of hiking, stunning sunrise views and landscapes that look like something out of Lord of the Rings! Cameron Highlands is small but has great hostels and great vibes among the backpacking community. It is also a much cooler …
If you’re heading to Malaysia and love hiking and nature, then make sure you go to Taman Negara. Taman Negara is believed to be the oldest rainforest in the world. It is home to many species of animals, such as tigers, elephants, leopards, sun bears, bison, tapirs, monkeys, birds and insects. Taman Negara literally translates …
