Malaysia

Malaysia is a fairly big country just south of Thailand. Although it is a bit similar to Thailand, both when it comes to the culture and the friendly people, it is very different in many ways. Malaysia is a monarchy, but the king has not so much influence. Malaysia has everything – from beautiful sandy beaches and islands, to lush and green jungle to the metropolitan city Kuala Lumpur.

It used to be a British colony, and is still influence by that. Today people from all over Asia live in Malaysia to work, especially from India and China, so it is a very multi cultural country which is especially reflected in it`s food. Malaysia has some of the best food in Asia, and you will find food from every corner of the world here. It is a food heaven!

When To Visit Malaysia

Temperatures varies little in Malaysia, and is constantly around 30 C all year round. Rain occurs year round too. Best time to visit Malaysia is from March – October (less rain and humidity).

Travel Guides

We used the Lonely Planet`s Malaysia travel guide on our trip. You can get that and other great books by clicking on the pictures below:

Malaysia Lonely Planet      Malaysia Pocket Guide   Malaysia Rough Guide

Blog posts from Malaysia

    Where to stay in Penang, Malaysia

    Where To Stay In Penang, Malaysia – Our Favorite Areas & Hotels

    by Espen Egeland

    Penang is one of Malaysia's most popular destinations, famous for its unique old heritage buildings and shophouses, mouth-watering food, beaches, and beautiful street art.The old shophouses of George Town, Penang´s capital and a Unesco world heritage site since 2008, have in recent years been transformed into cafes, museums, art galleries, and beautifully restored boutique hotels.Whether you are looking for a world-class luxury hotel, a small intimate heritage boutique hotel, a beach resort, a value-for-money mid-range hotel, or a cozy budget guesthouse, Penang has it all.Here are our favorite areas and hotels to stay at in Penang.

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    Last updated May 9, 2019 0 comments
    Guide to the street art of George Town, Penang, Malaysia

    The Ultimate Guide To The Street Art Of George Town, Penang

    by Maria Wulff Hauglann

    George Town in Penang, Malaysia, has an extraordinary amount of beautiful street art, both of cartoon-like steel frame art and life-like wall paintings. George Towns´s street art is world famous and has become a tourist attraction in itself. Here we give you everything you should know about George Town´s street art!

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    Last updated May 3, 2019 0 comments
  • Things To Do In Kuala Lumpur

    Things To Do In Kuala Lumpur

    by Maria Wulff Hauglann Last updated Dec 21, 2018
    Kuala Lumpur has a lot to offer; historic monuments and buildings, futuristic and modern skyscrapers, colorful mosks, shrines and temples, green and lush parks and jungle areas, huge shopping malls,...

Facts:

 

  • Population: 30 million
  • Capital: Kuala Lumpur
  • Land Area: 329 847 km²
  • Language: Malaysian Malay
  • Religion: Muslim (61%), Buddhist (20%), Christian (6%)
  • Currency: Ringgit (MYR)
  • Time zone: UTC+8
  • Drives on: Left

 

 

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