Most who want to experience the dense jungles of Malaysia gravitate towards Taman Negara, claimed to be the world’s oldest tropical rainforest. But if time doesn’t permit the long journey from Kuala Lumpur, you can still retreat to jungle at Sekeping Serendah. Located an hour north of Kuala Lumpur, Sekeping Serendah is privately owned and … read the full post

Going through a long layover in Kuala Lumpur? If you’re on a budget and looking for somewhere to crash during your transfer or before a flight, Tune Hotel may be a good bet. With more than 220 regular double rooms and a couple of wheelchair-friendly ones, this six-storey building is easily sighted from the LCCT … read the full post

To succeed, all businesses must identify who their target market is. For a hotel or guesthouse, that means deciding who the likely clientele will be. Often the whole business strategy is based around a particular demographic niche. By necessity, going after one group of people involves ignoring or even excluding other potential customers. A luxury … read the full post

For a city that sees as many young independent travellers as Kuala Lumpur, it is peculiar how few services have sprung up to serve their needs. Compare the situation with Bangkok say, which has a whole travel industry centred on backpackers, and more recently flashpackers too. While KL might not want the fully fledged Khao … read the full post