Best of Malaysia
A breakdown of our favorites
Best Experiences to Do for Free
See the towers in Kuala Lumpur
Mossy Forest in Cameron Highlands
Hiking paths in Cameron Highlands
Wandering around the Unesco Heritage Site of Georgetown on Penang
Visit the tea plantations in Cameron Highlands
Best Experiences to Splurge On
Slowboat to monkey beach and turtle beach in Penang National Park
Shopping in KL malls
A weekend on Langkawi
Best Instagram-Worthy Spots
Tea plantations in the Cameron Highlands
Towers of KL
Batu Caves in KL
Street art of Georgetown
Piers and jetties of Georgetown at sunset
SkyBridge on Langkawi
Best Restaurants & Bars
Changkat Street in KL - great area for going out
Zouk - biggest club in KL
Grandmama’s in KL mall
Night market in KL
Geographer Kuala Lumpur
Merchant's Lane Cafe in KL
Cameron Curry House in Tanah Rata - we went three times
Food stalls in Tanah Rata
Travellers Bistro & Pub in Tanah Rata
Jungle Bar in Tanah Rata
Teksen Restaurant in Penang
Mr Shwarma in Penang
Tipsy Tiger Bar in Penang - great for their cheap liquor, bar crawls, and free body shots;)
China House in Penang
Scarsdale’s Fish Restaurant on Langkawi
The Kasbah on Langkawi - amazing burgers, outdoor lounge seating, and all around chill vibes
Best Places to Stay on a Budget
Reggae Mansion in KL
Map Travelodge in Tanah Rata
The Frame Guesthouse in Penang - for a quieter, more minimalist stay in Georgetown
Honey Badger Hut Hostel on Langkawi - they have cool huts for private rooms and resident cows to keep you company on the patio at night
Vila Thai - huge hostel with big dorms, and they have scooter rentals and massages available even if you’re not staying there
Tipsy Tiger in Penang - if you wanna parttyyyy, otherwise you’ll be up all night anyway
Things We Didn’t Get To, but Wish We Did
All of the east coast beaches!
Sabah region of Borneo, but more specifically:
Orangutan Conservation Centre
Sun Bear Conservation Centre
Rainforest Discovery Centre
Mount Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu
Pom Pom Island off the East Coast
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