Hey guys, hope you're all well! Today I wanted to give you all a little insight into my travel series to Malaysia, enjoy reading!
So this time last year Hubby and I were planning our unforgettable trip to Malaysia. It was the first time either of us had traveled overseas together, so we were quite surprised at how everything turned out. It was honestly the best decision we made, we still dream about going back there one day! The reason we chose Malaysia over any other country was that we wanted to visit a place that was really multicultural but still felt like home. We also wanted a holiday that was filled with lots of fun and adventure of course!!!
We planned the whole trip ourselves, we both think that travel agents are the biggest scam, honestly all you need is the internet and some time to research. I was pretty much in charge of booking the flights, our room, loan car and our itinerary for the trip. For our flights we went through Air Asia, there was a lot of mixed signals and misconceptions regarding Air Asia but honestly for the price we paid it was really great. We got to choose our seats (next to the window for me of course), plan our meals and we even had extra baggage. It was a breezy eight and a half hour flight and when we landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport our loan car was waiting for us.
We stayed at the Grand Lexis hotel in Port Dickson and it took us just under an hour to get there.
Thank goodness for hubby's driving skills and being able to adapt to their road rules otherwise we would've died day one hahahaha. No but in all seriousness some of the craziest drivers have to be in Malaysia. You guys they have no lines in the middle of the roads or in general really, half the time the drivers are either up your a** or driving towards you haha but we made it.
Thank goodness for hubby's driving skills and being able to adapt to their road rules otherwise we would've died day one hahahaha. No but in all seriousness some of the craziest drivers have to be in Malaysia. You guys they have no lines in the middle of the roads or in general really, half the time the drivers are either up your a** or driving towards you haha but we made it.
We arrived at our hotel Sunday evening and even though the Malaysian night life is very exciting we went straight to bed.
We woke up Monday morning and went straight to the buffet breakfast (I still drool over it to this day).
We had our own private pool but there was also a public pool which was great to get your tan on.
We spent our Monday exploring the hotel and the area in our buggy. Fast forward to dinner time we dined at the in house Japanese restaurant which was so yummy! The photos don't even do it any justice.
We had our own private pool but there was also a public pool which was great to get your tan on.
We spent our Monday exploring the hotel and the area in our buggy. Fast forward to dinner time we dined at the in house Japanese restaurant which was so yummy! The photos don't even do it any justice.
On
Tuesday we went to check out all the local shops and cafes. Each cafe
had its own charm and each mall had its own quirkiness. We first checked out the Legato Floral Cafe which had such a cozy and friendly vibe. It's not only a cafe but also a florist so you can just imagine how divine the smell was.
Next stop was the Alyse Cafe, this one was a bit more laid back. The whole cafe was decked out in this floral vintage inspired wallpaper, how cool is that!!
Next stop was the Alyse Cafe, this one was a bit more laid back. The whole cafe was decked out in this floral vintage inspired wallpaper, how cool is that!!
On Wednesday we took an uber to Kuala Lumpur. Even though we had our own car, hubby wanted to avoid any excess payments (i.e. tolls) so uber it was.
Kuala Lumpur was ... busy to say the least it was buzzing from excitement, the people, the food, the vibe it was a lot. Also the weather in Malaysia is pretty humid all year round and because you're pretty much walking half the time it can get a little tiring. We stopped right at the Petronas Towers and my goodness they are huge and the level of security around them is next level. We checked out the markets which was basically bargains galore (fake designer left, right and centre).
Kuala Lumpur was ... busy to say the least it was buzzing from excitement, the people, the food, the vibe it was a lot. Also the weather in Malaysia is pretty humid all year round and because you're pretty much walking half the time it can get a little tiring. We stopped right at the Petronas Towers and my goodness they are huge and the level of security around them is next level. We checked out the markets which was basically bargains galore (fake designer left, right and centre).
After
what felt like hours we somehow made it back to KL mall and let me
tell you I was very grateful for the air con!!!
On
Thursday it was pretty much chill day. We spent the morning in the
outdoor pool, had a massage in the afternoon and spent the evening in
our private pool! Relaxation was at an all time high!! We weren't going to be here for much longer might as well enjoy it while it lasts.
On Friday, our last full day we decided to drive down to Malacca, the perfect little gem. Hubby was a little hesitant because of all the driving. Malacca is just under two hours south from Port Dickson but as there were no tolls I convinced him that we just had to go seeing as it was our last day.
The vibe in Malacca just felt like home, it was really traditional and everyone was so friendly and helpful. Every street had colourful buildings and it was like something straight from the 70s.
Our morning started at The Daily Fix cafe, there was a little wait but that was only because it was every bloggers brunch dreams. We ordered the most popular thing on the menu their to die for pancakes. It was such a cozy little cafe with such an eccentric atmosphere. Their coffee was great but oh my god those pancakes were delicious *drooling*.
The vibe in Malacca just felt like home, it was really traditional and everyone was so friendly and helpful. Every street had colourful buildings and it was like something straight from the 70s.
Our morning started at The Daily Fix cafe, there was a little wait but that was only because it was every bloggers brunch dreams. We ordered the most popular thing on the menu their to die for pancakes. It was such a cozy little cafe with such an eccentric atmosphere. Their coffee was great but oh my god those pancakes were delicious *drooling*.
We then spent the rest of our day walking around the city and trying to find last minute souvenirs for the family back home.
Saturday morning we had to have one last brekky because how could we miss a buffet breakfast right!? In the afternoon we had to say goodbye and drove to the airport for our flight home :( Until next time Malaysia!
Well that's it from me for now I hope you guys enjoyed reading a little about my unforgettable and amazing trip to Malaysia! If you want to see more definitely check out my instagram @abklog I also have a highlight saved in my stories :) If you have any q's definitely leave them in the comments and I'll talk to you all later! Thank you for reading x
Well that's it from me for now I hope you guys enjoyed reading a little about my unforgettable and amazing trip to Malaysia! If you want to see more definitely check out my instagram @abklog I also have a highlight saved in my stories :) If you have any q's definitely leave them in the comments and I'll talk to you all later! Thank you for reading x
