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Vacation in Malaysia : Highlights & Travel Tips
Malaysia is a remarkably diverse destination where modern cities, lush rainforests, tropical islands, and rich multicultural traditions come together in one easy-to-explore country. Travelers are often drawn by the contrast between Kuala Lumpur’s futuristic skyline and places like Penang, Malacca, and Borneo, where heritage streets, colonial architecture, wildlife, and long-standing local cultures create a completely different atmosphere. The country is especially special for food lovers, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Indigenous influences shaping some of Southeast Asia’s most varied and memorable cuisine.
Highlights include visiting the Petronas Twin Towers, exploring the street art and hawker food scene in George Town, relaxing on islands such as Langkawi or Perhentian, and heading into Malaysian Borneo for orangutans, Kinabalu views, and dense jungle adventures. Practical travel is relatively straightforward: English is widely spoken in many tourist areas, transport between major cities is convenient, and the country offers options for both budget and luxury travelers. Pack light clothing for the tropical heat, carry rain protection for sudden showers, respect local customs when visiting religious sites, and plan around regional weather patterns since conditions can differ between the peninsula and Borneo.
Best time to travel Malaysia
Based on the popularity data, the best months to visit Malaysia are January, March, April, June, and December, with January standing out as the strongest period. These months appear to offer the best balance of traveler interest and favorable conditions, while September and October are the least popular times to go.
All travel reports from Malaysia
A day at the beach in Penang
Yes, today it was all about 'A day at the beach in Golden Sands Resort'. Since Penang is more of an industrial city and the mosques and pagodas were closed, we decided to have a...
Day 119 of 175: World Cruise - Langkawi/Malaysia
Day 119 of 175: World Cruise - Langkawi/Malaysia
Ipoh
Cermin Lake
Gaya Island
We are now staying in a very nice hotel for the next few days (until 04.05.25). The picture shows our view from the balcony. Maybe we will go diving tomorrow - if there is still...
The thirty-ninth week
Day 269- 275 On Sunday, the 30th of June, we drove up Penang Hill. Such a steep hike would be too much for Ivar. Unfortunately, he is recovering slowly from his infection. He is...
The thirty-fifth week
Day 241- 247 The little dog is still lying on our porch. And Ivar gave him a name: Hans! We went to the beach. Hans followed, of course, and bravely sneaked past the other...
Georgetown (Penang) in Malaysia
Exploring Penang on foot in one day
Kuala Lumpur
Hello, Kuala Lumpur is more pleasant in temperature compared to Sri Lanka. After arriving, we met a Swiss couple and they brought us to our accommodation. We were able to leave...
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 17, 2023
In Kuala Lumpur, we booked a city tour from the ship to safely visit the 400m high Petronas Twin Towers. However, the ship docked in Port Klang, which is about 60km away from...
My heart is in Ghosttown
My heart is in Ghosttown (rewritten a bit) You probably know it (here's the link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix8ocFEMa1o) Very often, in different situations, very specific...
The first Sunday in Malaysia
The first Sunday in Kuala Lumpur To avoid sweating in the midday heat, you can either escape indoors to air-conditioned spaces or find an even hotter place. I chose the second...
Kuala Lumpur (MYS)
The capital of Malaysia is a modern city full of skyscrapers...
Georgetown, Malaysia
14th - 20th Jan '19 This time I have almost exclusively art pictures for you, because in Georgetown you can find big paintings or small sketches on the walls of every corner. We...
Tag 58: The most beautiful place is between the monorail and Little India
When we boarded the plane to Kuala Lumpur, I had little idea about the city. Images of skyscrapers floated through my mind, but that was about it. Maybe that's why everything...
Rainy Kuala Lumpur
So, now our lucky streak with the weather is unfortunately over. Every afternoon at 4pm it pours down buckets. But the timing is quite good, at least we can do something before...
Kuala Lumpur's Rooftop Bars - Helilounge and Luna Bar
Nightlife in Kuala Lumpur is definitely appealing to us, but we have to make compromises with our three kids in tow. This ultimately means that we visit the city's rooftop bars...
Kuala Lumpur - Bukit Bintang, Petronas Towers and Batu Caves
After two rather unconvincing stations in Malaysia (Langkawi and Penang), the capital Kuala Lumpur brings the turning point. I feel comfortable immediately in the metropolis of...
Taman Negara
Approximately 7 floating restaurants, some hostels, houses, and a supermarket make up Kuala Tahan, our new home in the middle of the jungle. We reached this small village with a...
Perhentian Islands- Pulau Besar
02.07-05.07.2017 After a 6-hour drive, we arrived on the east coast of Malaysia. We take a speedboat to the larger of the two Perhentian Islands. We want to take a few days...
Batu Caves
I had seen the Batu Caves in numerous pictures and was really excited to finally see them in person. The caves are located on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur and can be easily...
Arrived in Borneo
After the flight towards Singapore and 12 hours layover until the connecting flight to Kuching (we survived this time thanks to massage chairs and hourly hotel), we have arrived...
Trip to Kuala Lumpur
Today we set off early on the ferry from Langkawi to the mainland of Malaysia. Since we had some time until the train, we stopped in a small town called Alor Setar where we, as...
The fortieth week
Day 275- 281 On 8.07. we went on another hike in the Cameron Highlands. After a strengthening breakfast, we took Route 10 up to a power line and down the other side....
Malacca, Malaysia
Since last Wednesday I have been in Malaysia, the third country on my route. I have spent the last few days mainly sightseeing here in Melaka. Tonight I'm taking the bus to...
Day 5 - Penang National Park
Day 5 (March 11, 2023): Our day started relatively early again as we wanted to take the ferry from Butterworth to Georgetown at 8 am. Georgetown is the oldest British settlement...
🇲🇾 Ipoh (5th stop on world trip)
Ipoh was special and should be included for a few days in every Malaysia trip. The limestone caves in the temples were impressive.
07.03. - 12.03.20 Kuching
On the day of our departure from Indonesia, we set off quite early to the bus station 5km away, as we had to "check in" at 7 o'clock. In Indonesia, there are these huge bus...
Tag 40 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (20.02.2020)
After our stay in Langkawi, we spent one more night in Butterworth. The view from our apartment on the 30th floor was truly amazing. (The pool on the rooftop on the 40th floor...
Day 4: Kuala Lumpur to Tanah Rata
Thursday, February 13, the last full day in the capital of Malaysia. It started at nine o'clock with the aim of Batu Caves, which are limestone caves north of Kuala Lumpur....
Day 30 - George Town, Malaysia (10.02.2020)
A few days ago, we continued our journey to George Town. At around 1 pm, we took the ferry from Ko Samui back to the mainland to Surat Thani. However, we had to wait at the...