Malaysia
It is a country that will forever hold a special place in my heart as the first Asian country I visited solo. Sadly, people skip visiting on longer South East Asian backpacking trips in favour of visiting Thailand, Vietnam & Cambodia!
Those people are missing out – from the diverse nature and wildlife, beautiful colonial cities and some of the best street food you’ll have in your life.
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Quick Facts
Capital: Kuala Lumpur
Languages: Malay, English
Population: 33.6 million
Best things to see & do in Malaysia
The Nature
The country is blessed with so much great nature. From Malaysian Borneo to the Perhentian Islands. From the lush green fields in the Cameron Highlands to the limestone caves dotted around the country.
Street Food
We all hear about Thailand’s street food but don’t hear as much about Malaysia’s! It is just as good here, as the country is a melting pot of Malay, Chinese, Indian and Indonesian flavours.
The City Life
Kuala Lumpur is a great city with so many great things to see & do. Check out the Batu Caves & The Petronas Towers!
Check out my Backpacking Malaysia Packing List
Useful resources for visiting
The country is one of the easiest to travel around in South East Asia. That being said, there are some resources that will help you thrive when visiting:
Check out How To Get Around Malaysia On A Budget
