Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

My Dad and Stepmother live in Kuala Lumpur, so the city became somewhat of a home away from home for Alan and me. During our trip, we stopped there three times for a little R&R in-between our hectic travel schedule. For us, Malaysia became our place to take a breath and prepare for the next leg of our journey.

One of Alan and I's favourite thing to do when in KL (or pretty much anywhere) is to eat. The local Pavilion shopping centre is home to our favourite Dim Sum spot, Dragon-i (the table contents of which is pictured above), and in the evening we usually visited Jalan Alor. The cheap dining street is adorned with Chinese lanterns and thronged with tourists and locals alike.

Chinatown and Central Market are a must for tourists looking for Asia’s infamous designer knock offs. The atmosphere and abundance of goods on display alone is worth checking out. Although, my extremely limited luggage space, plus an equally limited budget, sadly hindered any shopping escapades. 

To witness total panoramic views of lovely KL, you must visit the Petronas Towers. As the tallest twin towers in the world, the hourly tours to the observation deck offer amazing views of the city skyline. The more daring tourist should check out The Helipad Bar, an open air bar on a working helipad, open from 6pm with a happy hour until 9.

I like to think of Kuala Lumpur as the best of both worlds, with its five star hotels, renowned designer shopping and breath-taking rooftop bars mixed with delicious street food, busy markets and local culture, the city's vibrant energy ensure there is something for everyone. 

Megan x