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Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur

March 24, 2019 by hollyGS

Getting to the Batu Caves is super easy now! From KL Sentral you can get on a direct train to the Batu caves. The cost is 2.6MYR and it takes half an hour. When we were in Kuala Lumpur however, the train service was disrupted and we have to take a bus from KL Sentral to a train that took us to the caves. Before we climbed the stairs into the caves, we stopped at the bottom and had a […]

Categories: Asia, Malaysia • Tags: Asia, backpackers, batu caves, Beer, budget, budget travel, cheap travel, hindu temple, indian food, kuala lumpur, Malaysia, malaysian food, monkeys, see asia, see the world, self guided, self guided walking tour, south east asia, temple

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Getting to Monkey Beach, Penang

March 17, 2019 by hollyGS

Firstly, getting to Monkey Beach. From KOMTAR bus station you take bus 101 all the way to the very end. The driver yelled and everyone remaining on the bus exited. The bus will then turn around and head back to Georgetown (this is also how you get back). If you are nervous about missing the stop, we recommend downloading Maps.me and following along on the map as the bus travels. The one way trip cost us 3RMB . From the […]

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Self Guided Walking Tour: Penang Malaysia

March 10, 2019 by hollyGS

You really do not need a guide to explore the many amazing murals and interactive pieces of street art in Penang, Malayasia. The old town is a treasure chest of incredible artwork! Below I’ve put together a small walking tour of our favourite “off the beaten path” street art in Georgetown, Penang. Link to our walking Map: https://embed.alpacamaps.com/journey/c4c4ddc5-42cd-11e9-9d43-024bc0398b11/default You really do not need a plan, you just need a large bottle of water and some good walking shoes to explore […]

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Penang Hill

February 5, 2019 by hollyGS

From Kek Lok Si we decided to walk to Penang Hill, another iconic spot to visit whilst on Penang Island! The walk was super hot, but only took about 30 minutes. Make sure to lather up on the sun screen and carry water! You can also take the bus from KOMTAR to reach Penang Hill (the cost is approx 3RMB).

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Kek Lok Si Temple

January 29, 2019 by hollyGS

So, this post will predominantly be photos. Kek Lok Si Temple in Penang is so photogenic, and we took way too many pictures and stayed there for most of a morning!!

Categories: Asia, Malaysia • Tags: Asia, budget travel, cheap travel, day trip, garden, kek lok si, kuala lumpur, Malaysia, malaysian food, nature, penang, see the world, self guided, self guided walking tour, south east asia, street food, temple, travel asia

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Arriving in Georgtown Penang

January 22, 2019 by hollyGS

Our first impression of Georgetown was certainly that the street art scene was going to be excellent! On the walk to our hostel we saw so many amazing street art pieces!

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Kuala Lumpur to Penang

January 20, 2019 by hollyGS

Day two in Malaysia we made the journey from Kuala Lumpur to the Northern Island of Penang. You can take a bus or a train to make this journey, we opted for the train.

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Kuala Lumpur: Self Guided Walking Tour

January 8, 2019 by hollyGS

Link to our walking map: https://embed.alpacamaps.com/journey/3627c3e7-42e1-11e9-9d43-024bc0398b11/default We started out our day in Chinatown, checking out all the neighbourhood temples. I have always wanted to see a South India inspired Hindu temple, and the Sri Mahamariamman Temple in Kuala Lumpur is beautifully built in that style. This temple was built in 1873 and is the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur. Also, right across the street from the beautiful Hindu Temple there is a Taoist Temple, Guan Di . There is […]

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Arriving in Kuala Lumpur

January 1, 2019 by hollyGS

Hanging out in the Incheon Airport Asia, oh how we love Asia! Nothing compares to having a beer on a plastic stool at the roadside. NOTHING. We were so excited to head back to Malaysia in April 2018! We brought along a special guest, our sister Beth, to show her just how amazing plastic stool beer can be!! We departed Toronto Pearson Air Port at 12:40pm with a 14 hour and 7 hour flight ahead of us! For Beth, this […]

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Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur

Getting to Monkey Beach, Penang

Self Guided Walking Tour: Penang Malaysia

Penang Hill

Kek Lok Si Temple

Arriving in Georgtown Penang

Kuala Lumpur to Penang

Kuala Lumpur: Self Guided Walking Tour

Arriving in Kuala Lumpur