An introduction to Malaysian wildlife holidays

Malaysia is a country of contrasts. Divided by the South China Sea, it consists of peninsular Malaysia - home to its capital Kuala Lumpur - and Malaysian Borneo. Both of these locations offer an incredibly diverse range of habitats for flora and fauna.

The peninsula

Peninsular Malaysia boasts three ma...

Fun facts about Kuala Lumpur

The vivacious, vibrant and historic city of Kuala Lumpur offers the traveller plenty of things to discover. Before you do, here are a few fun facts to read to get you in the mood.

The capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur covers a vast 243 km squared area, and houses a huge population of 1,627,172 people...

Best places to eat when visiting Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur boasts a truly magnificent restaurant scene. Whether you are after quick and easy street food or haute cuisine dining, the Malaysian capital has something for you. As a multicultural hub, KL's eateries bring together traditional tastes of India, China and the West, presenting a uniquely...

Famous Malaysians

Malaysia has produced plenty of famous and influential people over the years. The list is pretty much endless, but here are a few of the most well-known faces.

Dato' Michelle Yeoh

You probably know Dato' Michell Yeoh from her appearances in such famous hit movies as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, To...

Malaysia - best beaches

Are you planning on hitting the beaches of Southeast Asia? Then you simply must check out some of what Malaysia has to offer. While all the chatter might be about Thailand's coast, Malaysia has beaches to match it. As they are not quite so feted in the West, they are also far less crowded.

Redang

One ...

Malaysian dishes you have to try

As with most Southeast Asian countries, Malaysia has an extraordinary food culture. Hungry tourists can genuinely eat their way around this majestic country, sampling dish after extraordinary dish. What makes this country so grand for the gastronome is the intense passion behind the cookery and the ...

Memorable quotes about Malaysia

Given its extraordinary beauty, romantic location, incredible history and unique cultural mix, it should come as no surprise that Malaysia has inspired plenty of memorable quotes from famous thinkers, speakers and artists over the centuries. Here are a collection of our favourites.

Malaysia is a coun...

Recommended hotels in Kuala Lumpur

Planning a trip to the Malaysian capital? Then this guide to some of the best hotels in Kuala Lumpur will be essential reading. Here we list options for every traveller's budget.

Prince Hotel and Residence

This is a five star hotel that is pretty much unmatched when it comes to location, service, view...

Take a tour in Kuala Lumpur

If you are taking a trip to Kuala Lumpur, then it is well worth taking a tour. There are plenty of terrific attractions to see in the Malaysian capital and some wonderful excursions on which to go.

Batu Caves Half-Day Tour

The Batu Caves tour takes you through many of the most exciting and famous attr...

Tips for western tourists in Malaysia

Malaysia is a great country to visit – beautiful, lively, friendly, fun, historic and peaceful. Yet, before you jet off, it is worth familiarising yourself with some of the local traditions, customs and mannerisms. Here are a few tips to follow that will help you get the most out of your Malaysian t...

Western movies set in Malaysia

Before you jet off for Malaysia, you should get in the mood by watching these wonderful Western films that were shot in Malaysia's gorgeous landscape.

South Pacific

The 1958 film of the hit Broadway musical has given the world some famous musical numbers, including Some Enchanted Evening, Happy Talk,...