Finding a place to stay is always tricky for me. I try to find a balance between cost, comfort, and accessibility. And when I narrow it down to a few places places, I then rely on other travelers reviews. Malaysia in general in a fairly cheap country, especially when it comes to accommodations. There are a few exceptions including Cameron Highlands. I ended up booking my stay at Orchid Haven, a 5 minute walk from the main bus station. It’s high reviews and cheap price se

I noticed this cafe my first night in Ipoh. The name got my attention. I wrote it down on my phone, and looked it up when I got back to my hostel. They served desserts. But these weren’t just any deserts, these looked like gourmet deserts. I knew I had to put it on my list. I walked in two days later, and immediately had a smile on my face. I looked at the menu which had between a dozen and two dozen items to choose from. They all had pictures, and they all looked amazing

I’ve said in a previous blog post, that if you’ve been in one cave, you’ve been in them all. Well, Malaysia is teaching me thats not the case at all. Batu Caves. It’s more than just a cave. It’s a temple, a shrine. In fact, it’s one of the most popular shrines outside of India. It’s just a simple 25 minute train ride from Kuala Lumpur’s KL Sentral Station. Once you arrive, the train drops you off almost right in front of the caves. You can’t miss the largest Murugan statu