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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.
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.
12th and 13th December 2018 Additional information for the 13th: Initially, I planned to visit the National Park on that day. I woke up early and waited for the van to take me...
From the small idyllic island we continued north to a slightly larger island - Pulau Penang. We had spent a few days here five years ago and we enjoyed refreshing our memories...
I met Hakim from Africa-Algeria in the afternoon and spent my next two days in Kuala Lumpur with him.👍😊 Pablo told me that there was a hotel there, just like in Singapore,...
We were lucky enough to spend two nights at the mother and mother-in-law of two friends of ours before we set off for Vietnam. She lives between Malacca and Kuala Lumpur, which...
Malacca is a small city located about 2 hours south of Kuala Lumpur. It is, like George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a city with a rich history, having been under...
Back to the heat From the pleasant 21 degrees, we're back to the heat of the city Kuala Lumpur. As it has a tropical climate, it rains cats and dogs almost every day. But...
From the heat to the "cold". From Georgetown with over 36 degrees, we took the bus to the Cameron Highlands, which are 1500 meters above sea level. The temperature difference of...
21.12. - 30.12. After a few days in Kuala Lumpur, the whole family from Mex visited us! We were really looking forward to it! We experienced a lot together: the variety of...
View from our room
To anticipate KL is the capital city which I liked the most so far. It is less overpriced, the transportation system is better developed and everything is a bit more harmonious....
06/27/19 Today is the day of departure. Our alarm clock rings at 07:00 AM. We have breakfast for the first (and the last) time in the lobby of the accommodation. The TukTuk...
On June 2nd, we embarked on a long journey from Una Una to Kuala Lumpur. We took a speedboat to Ampana and then continued by private car to Poso. We spent a short night there to...
During these 2 days on the Kinabatangan River, we enjoyed the tranquility, ate delicious food, went on 4 boat rides, and took 2 jungle hikes. We were able to observe a...
From Langkawi, we took a boat to the island of Pulau Tuba. Today, we were among the locals. We observed how various fruits and rubber trees are grown in their gardens and...
Today we are visiting temples of a special kind. First: The Snake Temple. The snakes are completely relaxed in the temple and in the small garden. They are completely stoned...
Before continuing to Bali, I had a three-day stay in Kuala Lumpur. I had a nice hotel with a rooftop pool and from my room on the 24th floor, I had a great view of the Petronas...
21. - 26.jan '19 Langkawi unexpectedly became one of our favorite islands here. In the first couple of days, we visited the Skybridge and observation deck with the cable car and...
Today started very relaxed as planned. Around 10 o'clock we went to one of the river restaurants for breakfast. The fine omelette, two rotis with curry sauces, a milk coffee and...
Servus Partybitches 🥳 Gestern sind wir, wie bereits erwähnt, in den Cameron Highlands angekommen. Mitten in der Pampa. Luftlinie 35 km von Ipoh entfernt, die Busfahrt hat...
On the 62nd day, we climbed many colorful steps up to a Hindu temple built into a mountain. Colorful shrines in the cave At the beautifully decorated entrance to the...
We have been to Melakka five years ago. But here, too, the missing photos have clouded our memories a bit, reason enough to refresh them. And that worked well, many corners of...
Here's a little glimpse of the beautiful landscape in the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia. In theory, you could stay here for 2 weeks and not get bored! From tea plantations,...
From Kuala Lumpur we continue our journey to the coastal city of Malacca, which is also highly recommended in the Lonely Planet. Malacca indeed has a lot to offer. It is a...
Johor Bahru - Malacca - Pulau Pangkor - Ipoh - Penang - Langkawi - Kuala Lumpur
After my four-week vacation in Germany, it was time to explore the world again. First stop was Kuala Lumpur. There, I visited a cave, Skybar, helipad, a pool with incredible...
Tuesday 15.8. - Thursday 17.8. - First night in Genting for 22 euros (small room with air conditioning) - Then hiking for about 13 km to Air Batang. - 2 nights in a tent...
Ok... The Perhentian Islands were beautiful, the water incredibly clear, and it is one of the best places in the world to get a scuba diving certificate. But as a result, it was...
As mentioned in the last post, there is really nothing here and I was actually a bit sad about not visiting Taman Negara....
We relax on a dream beach and meanwhile we receive a message from Germany 😶 we throw our plans overboard and fly to Madrid
Explore Kota Kinabalu, 100% humidity and an unexpected visit to the dentist.