Blogs from Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia, Asia - page 15

I had one day in KL to see as much as humanly possible. It was hard to choose what was most important. I knew I'd be back eventually, but playing tourist was key for this trip. And it was so hot I didn't really want to spend any more time outside than necessary. I did a fairly good job. I managed to visit the National Mosque, Merdeka Square ("Freedom Square"), see lots of old buildings, do some shopping, and end with a trip up the KL Tower for sunset. At the tower I met some lovely Moroccan women and a German guy. We all decided to get something to drink before dinner. Then I met up a group of guys from my hostel and all of us went to dinner before finding live street music until ... read more

15 - 16 mars L'aéroport de Chengdu était muet, silencieux parce que le peu de chinois se dispersaient dans les nombreux terminaux inoccupés. Mais alors que je prend place dans mon banc d'Air Asia, je réalise qu'ils étaient tous là pour le même vol que moi, en direction de la Malaisie. Heureusement, personne ne semble cracher partout dans l'avion. Ça ré-avale pour l'occasion. Mais l'indiscipline règne en classe économique. Une garderie. D'abord parce qu'un mouflet pleure à gros sanglots (il ne s'arrêtera qu'une heure sur les quatre heures de vol au total)... mais surtout parce que les passagers semblent se lever quand bon leur semble dans la cabine, au grand malheur des hôtesses malaises malaisées qui n'arrivent pas à parler un seul mot en chinois (enfin du monde comme moi). Hop! Le monsieur hagard du fond ... read more

Before starting this blog about being back in kL I just wanted to mention a few more things about Singapore ( will she ever stop going on about it!!!) The city is exceptionally clean, tidy, modern and well maintained. I did see a few notices regarding the fining such as moving a workman's bollard would set you back 500 dollars - about £250! And sitting, loitering or smoking in certain areas would also cost you about £30! How exactly they would endorse these fines is anyone's guess as I hardly saw any police. Lastly, the city can be a bit ott with health and safety issues such as - no one crosses a clear road until the green man tell them to - and signs telling you to mind a 2 inch high step!! Right, I'm ... read more

From Bangkok I flew Air Asia to Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia. It was my third time in Kuala Lumpur, a city of about 8 million people. To connect to my next destination I had to come here and decided to spend 3 nights in the country. I always like to be in Kuala Lumpur because it's cheaper, cleaner, better organized and less chaotic compared to Bangkok. Of course Bangkok wins when it comes to parties and going out though. Another thing I like about Kuala Lumpur is that people don’t bother you on the street to buy their goods or services like in Bangkok. So there was no “masaaaat”, no “you want suit sir?”, no “you want boom boom” etc. They just leave you alone most of the time which is great. What makes Malaysia ... read more

Day 2 in Kuala Lumpur started much the same, although this time heading straight to the train station which was easy to see but hard to get to, trying to navigate your way through busy roads, canals etc! Got my ticket to go and see the batu caves which are 20 minutes north of kL. The electronic train board is slightly out of time with the arrival and departure of the trains - making you think you've missed it when it hasn't even arrived yet! The train did arrive and to which it has female only carriages - men strictly not allowed - as they announce every few minutes! The caves are located a 5 minute walk from the train station - they are 400 million yr old Hindu caves in huge limestone hills which were ... read more