It's just too damn good to be true. I thought I loved Bangkok, but I love Kuala Lumpur even more!

KL has got everything a backpacker needs and wants!

You're about to read why...

• Cheap accommodation in Chinatown

• Have one of the best cuisines in the world, and it's of course ... cheap!

• The largest malls I've ever seen in Southeast Asia

• Friendly and accommodating local Malays. When we arrived in Chinatown for the first time, we asked a young man for directions to Backpacker's Travellers Inn. He was smiling and said: "I follow you!"

• ... and the cultural diversity of KL

  KL is a melting pot of Malay, Chinese, Indians and Filipinos. The cultural diversity is clearly represented in the arts, food, and shopping. You'll feel welcome the minute you step on Malay soil, that's for sure!

The really nice part of KL was that when we walked around the city, it was just relaxing.

Yeah, local sellers will try to haul you in to their restaurants or small shop, but if you just say "no", they won't bother you anymore!

What does it mean that Malaysia is a Muslim country?

• Many women wear scarves on their heads, and elderly men wear white special Islamic hats in KL. And when it comes to names, many Malays don't have surnames. They add their father's name, which is an Arabic custom -- Example: Mohammad bin Osman means: "Mohammad son of Osman."

• You'll probably notice that some restaurant - and store signs have Arabic lettering...

  We were told that since Islam is the main religion in Malaysia, it's an obligation to learn enough Arabic to understand the Quran. But the Malay people don't speak Arabic on a daily basis...

• Malaysia as a Muslim country attracts other Muslims from all around the world. When we walked around Chinatown, we noticed that Arabs are frequently tourists in Malaysia.

For more information on Malaysia Culture, click here!

Kuala Lumpur Articles

Don't know where to stay for the night in KL?

Here are reviews of the guesthouses we stayed at in KL!

Click here to read about Kuala Lumpur accommodation!

You HAVE to try the Malaysian food!

It's cheap, absolutely delicious and a great food experience!

Come in and join me for a delicious lunch in Kuala Lumpur!

Don't know where to grab a drink?

Wondering about the prices of alcohol in Kuala Lumpur?

Ready for partying? Here are some choices for you!

KL has everything: Cheap shopping at the markets, huge malls and unique shops!

I've also gathered prices for various items!

CHECK IT OUT! ;-)

Ready for shopping? Thought so!

Here are a couple of things to do in KL.

This article is based on my personal experiences of the attractions in KL.

It also covers review of "Xtreme" -- the massage saloon in Chinatown, how much a haircut costs and where to find barber shops and beauty salons.

Enjoy!

Compared to Bangkok, tattoo shops aren't exactly flourishing in Malaysia.

But I found three!

Read my review of City Art Tattoo in Chinatown, KL where I got this awesome sea horse tattoo!

Go here!

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You're done with Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, where do you want to go next?

Ready for the Perhentian Islands?

How do you get to Kota Kinabalu on Borneo?

Heading for Bangkok?

Wondering about what to consider in your Malaysia Budget?

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