Ozasiatraveller
I have been exploring South-East Asia for over twenty years and have visited some of the best destinations in the region. Through my blog, I want to share some interesting travel tips, my experience of driving across Asian destinations and some of the best places to explore in this region. I have undertaken hundreds of road trips, across Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Australia. Most of the information in this blog comes through my own road trips and adventures in the exotic locations I have visited.
I have, in the past followed in Anthony Bourdain's footsteps and visited most of the restaurants his team explored in their shows. Join in on my adventures and follow my trails on Instagram & Facebook Page.
Sukhumvit is the heart of entertainment and night-life and very popular with middle-eastern and businessmen for India-Pakistan. You will find lots of nice bars, restaurants and clubs. Sukhumvit is 10 minutes train ride away from Siam Square. A popular destination for sex tourism with side alleys called soi, popular for bars including (Nana Entertainment Plaza and Soi Cowboy).
Bangsar stands out as one of the most captivating neighbourhoods in Kuala Lumpur, drawing a significant ex-pat following. The neighbouring suburbs of Mount Kiera and Damansara also appeal to a diverse ex-pat population. With a blend of cultures, the area's businesses, from restaurants to fashion outlets, cater to Western preferences. Embrace Bangsar's distinctive lifestyle and add it to your itinerary for an unforgettable exploration of Kuala Lumpur City.
Best way to enjoy KL heritage and culture is to take a historic tour through the old part of the city. You can book your tour with one of the daily tours or explore at your own pace. The street is marked for destination and distance. If you are good with maps and like to explore a bit you might as well do the tour yourself which normally costs around 150RM ( $15).
I decided to take a walk from Masjid Jamek. You can catch the train to the stop near Masjid Jamek. The area offers great shopping options and gives insight into the rich history of the city. Little India, Chinatown and Central Market is walking distance from this place. I walked towards the Central Markets which are quite popular for local artifacts, handicrafts. You can buy a wide range of souvenirs. The markets are a landmark of Kuala Lumpur since the 1940s and are divided into handicrafts of various races that live in Malaysia. Walking through the Markets you can feel the rich cultural heritage and diversity of cultures in the country.
Kuala Lumpur offers a wide range of cheap and affordable accommodation catering to backpackers and budget-minded travellers. Offering over 50,000 rooms, Kuala Lumpur city caters to visitors in all price ranges. With cheap and quality hotels available in almost all suburbs in the city, Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia are increasingly becoming the most visited city in the world.
Bijan | Sek Yu-En | Yut Kee | Sri Nirwana Maju | Precious Old China Restaurant | Pelita
Kuala Lumpur is an interesting mix of modern and traditional restaurants catering to international as well as diverse ethnic population. During my various visits to Kuala Lumpur, I have explored some very interesting restaurants at all prices ranges. An interesting fact about Kuala Lumpur is that food is quite cheap as compared to other international cities. Most shopping malls have food courts where you can find local food at very affordable rates. Some of the 5 and 4-star hotels have a variety of restaurants offering international and fusion food. Here is a list of some of my favourites restaurants in Kuala Lumpur.
Pangkor Island or Pulau Pangkor is located around 250 km north of Kuala Lumpur in the state of Perak. If you are planning to drive to Pangkor Island from Kuala Lumpur, it will take around 3 hours to reach Lumut, which is the nearest city to Pangkor Island. Pangkor Island is a popular holiday destination from Kuala Lumpur with plenty of quality accommodation and interesting things to do for the entire family.
If you are travelling with family to Pattaya there are great accommodation option available in and around Pattaya. Pattaya has undergone massive development in the last decade and you will observe large housing complexes and buildings along the Pattaya to Jomtien beach which is located around 5 km south of Pattaya CBD.
There are plenty of options to travel to Pattaya from Bangkok. If you are just planning to visit Pattaya catches a taxi costing around 1000 Baht. The prices are fixed for taxis from the airport. A better option is that you can rent a car from Avis or Eurocar at Bangkok Intl.
Restaurants in Bangkok
Visiting Thailand is about shopping, eating, visiting historical and getting a glimpse into a rich culture full of colour and flavours. If you have done your homework before your visit, you must have a list of a couple of nice restaurants to visit to taste authentic the dishes. I try to search for well-reviewed local eat-out and have come across really nice spots with great food.
One of the new places I discovered on my last visit was Bann Kanitha (69 South Sathorn Road, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120) http://www.baan-khanitha.com/.
The restaurant is in spacious located on main Sathorn Road. I was staying at Centrepoint Wireless Road, which is very close to Lumphini Park. Sathorn Road starts from the end of Lumpini Park all the way to Chao Praya River. Other famous restaurants along the way are Blue Elephant, which is quite expensive even by Western standards are along the same road.
Serviced Apartments offer quality family style accommodation with comforts of home. Various location in Kuala Lumpur has world-class apartment complexes. I have had the opportunity to stay at Somerset Ampang on Jalan Ampang, Fraser Suites near Bukit Nanas and Ambassador Row serviced Apartments near Jalan Ampang. All these locations offer great accommodation with all modern amenities and are quite close to public transport.
