This past summer I took my first trip to Malaysia. And as I'm sitting here now in South Korea at the end of November with the temperature already dropping down to single digits...I can't help but reminisce about the beautiful white sand beaches, clear water, and of course the authentic and amazing Malaysian food. Kuala LumpurMy friends and I spent 6 nights and 7 days in Malaysia, so our time there was limited. I knew I wanted to spend most of my time on an island while there, but since we were so limited with time, it was in our best interest to spend quality time at one island instead of attempting to bounce around to others. We first arrived in Kuala Lumpur, and let me just say this...expect to be waiting in customs for awhile when you arrive. It's CHAOTIC in there. You don't know which line to get into, and once you do decide on which line to wait in, you're not sure if it's the correct one because there are 4 other lines trying to merge into one. Again...CHAOTIC. You've been warned... BUT...once you make it out of customs, everyone is very friendly there. My friends and I took an airport cab to our hotel & word of advice, get your cab driver's card, just so that you can have him pick you up from your hotel and drive you back to the airport for your departure. Otherwise, be prepared to pay an arm and a leg for your ride back to the airport, especially if you're leaving at an odd hour in the morning. So...now onto the the actual trip. Day 1 of MalaysiaThe first stop was OBVIOUSLY street food, duh! But seriously, Malaysian street food was bomb.com. That's all I've got to say. Day 2 of MalaysiaThe Batu Caves & The Petronas Twin Towers were my two touristy must-dos while I was in Kuala Lumpur and you could easily see both in one day. We hired a taxi to take us to the Batu Caves and he patiently waited for us to explore the caves and then drove us to the Petronas Twin Towers. Both the statue of Murugan and the Batu Caves were beautiful, but it was a little disappointing to see the amount of litter that surrounded an area that's both a religious/sacred place and one of the largest tourist attractions in Malaysia. Also, something else to take note of if you go visit the Batu Caves...if you are a female, make sure you are wearing long pants. Otherwise, you have to buy a sarong or find something to wrap the lower part of your body with so you aren't showing your legs. The Petronas Twin Towers! LangkawiDay 3 and 4 of MalaysiaWe took a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Lankawi Island which was only about 45 minutes long. Then LITERALLY spent ALL day at the beach. There are several popular beaches on Langkawi Island and each beach has a specific niche to cater to what you want to do. I'd avoid going to the black sand beach though. It wasn't much of a beach. There was barely any 'black sand' let alone much of an actual beach to even walk along. I'd definitely recommend going on a boat tour though and visiting a few of the smaller neighboring islands. It was ABSOLUTELY beautiful! The water was crystal clear and the sand is pure and white. The pictures I took does not do the actual view justice whatsoever, you just have to see it for yourself. Day 5 and 6 of MalaysiaFor day 5 and 6, we went on a little excursion and zip lined through the woods. WARNING - BRING BUG SPRAY! YOU WILL GET EATEN ALIVE IF YOU DO NOT! On the last day of Langkawi Island, we took a cable car up to the Sky Bridge. The view from the top was breathtaking! I kept on trying to take photos of the view, but the images from my phone just couldn't capture the sense of awe I saw with my eyes. Malaysia is a beautiful country, and I probably wouldn't have chosen to visit here had I not already been living in Asia, but I am so glad I did. Thank you Malaysia, for the wonderful food, culture, and experience. You reminded me that a life full of travel and experiences are far better than the material things I accumulate throughout the year. Yours truly,
Cery
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