Before visiting Kuala Lumpur, I had seen countless photos of the Petronas Twin Towers. They’re on postcards, billboards, blogs, and just about every travel brochure you can find. But nothing … and I mean nothing .. prepares you for what it’s like to actually stand in front of them at night. As someone who doesn’t…
When I first decided to visit Kuala Lumpur, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I had heard about the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, the spicy street food, and the city’s diverse mix of cultures … but nothing truly prepared me for the real experience. As someone who’s traveled across continents, Malaysia’s capital city quickly…
As someone who’s traveled to several countries around the world, I’ve learned that every destination comes with its own unspoken rules … cultural habits, local sensitivities, and customs you only really understand once you’re there. Visiting Malaysia, I found the country to be one of the most welcoming places I’ve been to, with incredibly kind…
One of the questions I had before visiting Kuala Lumpur was, “Can you actually drink alcohol in Malaysia?” As someone who doesn’t drink, it wasn’t a major concern for me personally … but I was curious, especially because I was traveling with friends who do enjoy a drink or two. So here’s what I saw…
Before I arrived in Kuala Lumpur, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when it came to language. Coming from an African country where we juggle multiple local languages and often rely on English to bridge the gap, I wondered … Would I be able to communicate easily in KL? The answer is a big…
If you’re visiting Kuala Lumpur and asking, “Where’s the best place to shop?” … you’re not alone. KL is packed with massive shopping centers, bustling street markets, and trendy local boutiques. But after exploring the city from the street level to the skyline, I can confidently say: Suria KLCC Mall is the best place to…
After wandering through some of Kuala Lumpur’s rawer, street-level neighborhoods, I decided to step into a different side of the city … one that was cooler (literally), cleaner, and seriously polished. That’s how I found myself inside Suria KLCC, the city’s iconic mall located at the base of the famous Petronas Twin Towers. Just look…
When I crossed the border from Singapore into Malaysia, I knew I was in for something completely different. Singapore is clean, modern, and ultra-organized … like a machine that never skips a beat. But as soon as I arrived in Kuala Lumpur, the contrast hit me like a wave … and I loved it. The…