Kuala Lumpur

Next, we had a 12-hour bus ride from Phuket south through Thailand. The bus made a couple of stops in quaint farming towns for snacks and meals. Mostly it was just simple on-the-go food for travelers, but it was tasty & cheap. Also, it was interesting to see the gradual change from Buddhist communities to Islam as we approached and entered Malaysia. After a night stopover in Penang, we headed out for another 6 hours on a bus to Kuala Lumpur.

We had read online that, apart from a couple of notable landmarks, there aren't a whole lot of must-see attractions in KL. Instead, the real enjoyment of the city comes from wandering the streets, observing the people and eating your way through the different neighborhoods (for cheap). So that's exactly what we did! One day, we managed to get completely lost and we wandered the streets for quite awhile before finally finding our way back to our hostel.

The Petronas Twin Towers:


Neighborhood scene with KL Tower in the background:


Conveyor belt sushi restaurant. You just pick up what you want as it goes by. Fun!


Evening street food:


I thought this restaurant only existed in Seinfeld!