Despite the best wishes of Tourism Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur struggles to be a destination in its own right. It’s a city that tourists generally pass through on their way somewhere else, rather than for its own charms. Which is a shame, because although it lacks any blockbuster attractions, and has no deep history or culture … read the full post

Horror, pity and grudging admiration: the three main ways Malaysians react when they find out someone is a vegetarian.  This would suggest that keeping clear of meat and fish is a tough ask, even in cosmopolitan KL. Which is odd, because there are few places in the world where vegetarians can eat as well. The … read the full post

As recently as two years ago, the most frequent complaint by visitors to KL was about the city’s taxi drivers. The biggest single problem was the refusal of drivers to use their meter, insisting instead on outrageous fixed fares. In the end, the situation became so bad the government had to act. It adopted a … read the full post

How many roads have their own Facebook appreciation page? Well, Changkat Bukit Bintang does and at last count it had more than 3,000 fans. It’s a sign of how this once sleepy road of Chinese shophouses has, in the space of just a few years, become the focal point of Kuala Lumpur’s best entertainment area. … read the full post