Tags
Planning
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
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
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 …
Borneo
Climbing Mount Kinabalu: a first-timer's guide
How to plan a Mount Kinabalu climb: permits and guides, what the two days are like, fitness, altitude, what to pack and …
Guide
Getting around Malaysia: flights, trains, buses and more
How to travel around Malaysia by plane, train, bus, car and boat, with tips on booking, Grab, Touch 'n Go and getting to …
Guide
Malaysia itinerary: one week or two
Two easy Malaysia itineraries: one week on the west coast, and two weeks with islands or Borneo added. With travel times …
Guide
Malaysia packing list: what to bring and what to leave
What to pack for Malaysia: clothes for heat, rain and temples, the right plug, health and island essentials, and what …
Guide
Malaysian festivals: a year of celebrations
Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Thaipusam, Deepavali, Gawai and more: what Malaysia's big festivals are, when they happen …
Guide
Malaysian food: what to eat and how to order
A beginner's guide to Malaysian food: the dishes to try, how hawker centres work, how to order drinks like a local, and …
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 …
Guide
First time in Malaysia: practical tips
Money, getting around, SIM cards, what to wear and a few local habits worth knowing before your first trip to Malaysia.