Malaysia travel guides, from the locals
Find your breeze in Malaysia
Honest, practical travel guides to Malaysia: where to go, what to eat, and how to plan your trip, written by people who live here.
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Central Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
Twin Towers, Batu Caves, old Chinatown and some of the best food in the country. How to get the most out of Malaysia's …
Northern Malaysia
Penang
Street food, street art and the old shophouses of George Town, plus beaches and hills when you need a break from the …
Northern Malaysia
Langkawi
Duty-free island with beaches, mangroves, a cable car up the mountains, and a laid-back pace. Malaysia's easiest island …
Pahang
Cameron Highlands
Tea plantations, cool air and mossy forest trails. The classic Malaysian escape from the heat.
Pahang
Fraser's Hill
A quiet, cool colonial hill station two hours from KL, with misty forest trails, Tudor-style bungalows and some of …
Southern Malaysia
Melaka
Malaysia's historic port city: Dutch and Portuguese ruins, Peranakan food, and the Jonker Street night market.
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Central Malaysia
Where to stay in Kuala Lumpur: the best areas
Bukit Bintang, KLCC, Chinatown, KL Sentral or Bangsar? A guide to the best areas to stay in Kuala Lumpur, and who each …
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Malaysia with kids: a family travel guide
Why Malaysia is great for families, the best places and activities for kids, and practical tips on heat, food, transport …
Central Malaysia
Best time to visit Malaysia: a month-by-month guide
When to visit Malaysia: how the two monsoons work, which coasts are best each month, and the festivals and holidays to …
Guide
The best islands in Malaysia, and how to choose
From Langkawi to the Perhentians, Redang, Tioman and Borneo's dive islands: which Malaysian island suits you, and when …
Northern Malaysia
Penang food guide: what to eat and where
A guide to Penang's famous hawker food: the dishes to try, breakfast versus night food, the best hawker areas, and how …
Southern Malaysia
Melaka day trip from Kuala Lumpur
How to see Melaka in a day from KL: getting there, an easy walking route through the old town, what to eat, and whether …