Kuala Lumpur and Penang

[pinkcandy]

Hello!

Just booked my birthday trip to Kuala Lumpur and Penang in October... I turn 40 how on earth did that happen lol! Im sure im still 23!

Anyway, we booked BA flights to KL then going straight to Penang via the train, staying in Georgetown for a few days then to Batu Ferrengi then staying in KL for 4 nights before flying home.

Has anyone got any tips or any info to share? Or just some good memories you have from visiting Malaysia?

Thanks!

[cartoonp]

When we flew to Sydney via kula lumpur found it very clean people very nice but biggest memory was we went to get a drink in one of the cafes I asked how much please and she said one gold coin I did not know what she meant having no gold 😂 then I relised she meant a English pound coin . I gave her 2 and she said thank you sir about 10 times.

[pinkcandy]

Originally Posted by cartoonp

When we flew to Sydney via kula lumpur found it very clean people very nice but biggest memory was we went to get a drink in one of the cafes I asked how much please and she said one gold coin I did not know what she meant having no gold 😂 then I relised she meant a English pound coin . I gave her 2 and she said thank you sir about 10 times.

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Haha! Thats brilliant! I will remember that one! Thank you for sharing!

[Geordieprincess]

Hello again!
Melbatb did a week in KL and has a trip report in her signature worth a read.
We haven't been yet but I'm in the process of booking what we fancy for August.
Doing a day in KL sightseeing including Petronas towers. The HOHO bus doesn't get great reviews due to the heavy traffic so we might just walk instead. Then the second day we are going to do Batu caves, elephant sanctuary and fireflies trip - a long day but I've read good things about them.
In Penang we are mainly chilling out by pool/beach but will visit Georgetown and go up Penang Hill and see temple. And the other thing we are planning is a trip out to Orangutan island to see the orangutans combining it with a water park nearby. There are various trips to the island with different options combined but they are quite pricy but I've read good things about just hiring a car with driver from Ocean Jupiter so today I've emailed and asked them for a quote.
Happy planning!

[pinkcandy]

Hi!
Thanks Gordieprincess! Ill have a read now! Sounds like you have lots planned! I love the look of the fireflies trip! Its just so unusual. I would like to look into an Orangutan trip, we have just come back from Thailand and visited an Elephant sanctuary and it was unreal! One of the best days i have ever had, so so sad some of the stories, but fanastic.

We basically have the same planned as you so far for KL, im just really excited about all of the Hawker street food

Id love to know what you think to KL on your return.

Happy travels!

[Melbatb]

Hello

As said upline, I did a trip report on my solo visit to KL. It is a lovely city and I enjoyed it a lot! Laura (L&N) also did a trip report. I got the idea for the jungle trip from her

Shout if you have any questions!

[pinkcandy]

Originally Posted by Melbatb

Hello

As said upline, I did a trip report on my solo visit to KL. It is a lovely city and I enjoyed it a lot! Laura (L&N) also did a trip report. I got the idea for the jungle trip from her ^

Shout if you have any questions!

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Thank you so much, Im going to have a read of them both and get some ideas. I see youre off to Bangkok very soon! We have just come back from there last month, not sure if you have been before but wow! Its one of the most fantastic cities I have been, its absolutely crazy! We had a blast! Hope you have a wonderful time! If you get chance visit the Octave roof bar (Marriott) just for the views! Its stunning!

[Sandraoh40]

My brother went to batu ferringhi a few years ago. They ate at night in the night market, said it was really cheap and great food. ( I think they may have eaten there every night for a week!).

[Guest]

I'd recommend the Telecom tower in KL for views. Its not as tall as the Petronus towers but is on a hill so it seems to look down on them! You can see for miles.
Some great food at the hawker stalls in Penang.

[Melbatb]

Originally Posted by holidaysagain

I'd recommend the Telecom tower in KL for views. Its not as tall as the Petronus towers but is on a hill so it seems to look down on them! You can see for miles.
Some great food at the hawker stalls in Penang.

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I agree - I found the Petronas Towers a very sterile experience!