Welcome to Malaysia
Welcome to our Malaysia blog series, a journey into one of the most underrated travel destinations in Asia! From the moment we arrived, Malaysia has completely won us over. We’ve been soaking up the luxury lifestyle in Kuala Lumpur and seriously, you can live like royalty here for a fraction of what it would cost back in London! It’s not just the affordability though; the mix of modern city vibes, incredible food, and friendly locals has us falling in love. Whether you're planning a quick getaway or dreaming about a new place to live, Malaysia should be at the top of your list.
Come see what makes this country so special, it might just become your new favourite destination! We’re so excited to share all of our stories, top tips and recommendations to help you plan your travels.
Quick insights into Malaysia:
Capital City: Kuala Lumpur
Official Language: Malay (Bahasa Malaysia), though English is widely spoken and understood
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Best Time to Visit: November to March (dry season) for the west coast and June to September for the east coast
Packing Essentials: Lightweight clothes (it can get very humid) and umbrella (unpredictable rain)
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Where We’ve Stayed In Malaysia: The Carma Adventures List
Your ultimate guide to every hotel and apartment we've stayed at in Malaysia. With luxurious city stays and many more to come, discover our favourite spots (and a few we wouldn’t rush back to). Each place is scored with our Carma Adventures rankings, and we will also be posting full blogs for more insights soon.
Your ultimate guide to every hotel and apartment we've stayed at in Malaysia. With luxurious city stays and many more to come, discover our favourite spots (and a few we wouldn’t rush back to). Each place is scored with our Carma Adventures rankings, we will also be posting full blogs for more insights soon.
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🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Exceptional—would stay again without hesitation.
🌟🌟🌟🌟 Fantastic with minor flaws.
🌟🌟🌟 Good, but some room for improvement.
🌟🌟 Adequate for a short stay.
🌟 Not recommended.
Kuala Lumpur
10min to KLCC Cozy Suite Netlix @ Quill KL #QR261
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Location: Next to Quill City Mall Kuala Lumpur, and about a 30 minute walk to Kuala Lumpur City Centre. See where it is on the map here.
Why We Loved It: Very modern apartment and super cozy. The washing machine was an added bonus.
Things to Consider: Sliding doors are beautiful, but we ended up walking straight into one of them, so be careful 😂.
Rhythm of Waves Touching the Wild Shorelines
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Location: Next to Sunway Putra Mall, and about a 1 hour walk to Kuala Lumpur City Centre. See where it is on the map here.
Why We Loved It: Doors to separate each room was convenient for cooking, so our clothes didn’t smell bad. Very big apartment for a fair price.
Things to Consider: Everything was perfect to be honest!
Link: Book your stay at Rhythm of Waves Touching the Wild Shorelines by NaiBnB.
The Secret of Lucky Goddess
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Location: Next to Sunway Putra Mall, and about a 1 hour walk to Kuala Lumpur City Centre. See where it is on the map here.
Why We Loved It: So spacious and bright! In love with the kitchen island, which also expanded to a dining area.
Things to Consider: Keep the drains covered, otherwise you will get cockroaches (we saw a dead one when we arrived but we covered everything straight away and never saw another one).
Link: Book your stay at The Secret of Lucky Goddess by NaiBnB.
Enlighten with A Gleam of Sunshine
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Location: Next to Sunway Putra Mall, and about a 1 hour walk to Kuala Lumpur City Centre. See where it is on the map here.
Why We Loved It: Very affordable.
Things to Consider: We had a lot of bad luck here, the shower head was basically falling off and there was a leak, which the host fixed within a few hours. The hob also broke, so our stay here was not pleasant and we had to move to another apartment. It faces the other buildings, so not much privacy.
Link: Book your stay at Enlighten with A Gleam of Sunshine by NaiBnB.
Have you stayed at any amazing places in Malaysia? Drop your recommendations in the comments or let us know if one of these spots caught your eye! Don’t forget to like and share too.
Head To Our YouTube Channel To Watch Our Malaysia Videos
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The City With The CHEAPEST LUXURY LIFESTYLE in Asia (UNDERRATED CITY)
Beating ALL the Tourists to the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur