I was on a flight to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with no clear idea where to go for the next 26 days. KL was only supposed to be a stopover for a trip to another destination, which didn’t push through.

I wandered around Kuala Lumpur for a few days trying to figure out the rest of my trip.

Arrival in Kuala Lumpur

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AirAsia flight from Clark to Kuala Lumpur

Bukit Bintang Hostel Life

Kuala Lumpur, Malasia

Stroll at Upper Bukit Bintang’ high-end shopping centers

Around Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, Malasia

KL Monorail Station at Bukit Bintang

Kuala Lumpur, Malasia

Dusk view of KL Skyline from Titiwangsa  Lake

Kuala Lumpur, Malasia

Loved the minimalist interiors of the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Malasia

Wandering around the picnic groves at the Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, Malasia

National Monument of Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Malasia

Kuala Lumpur Old Parliament building at Merdeka Square

Kuala Lumpur, Malasia

I [heart] KL!

Kuala Lumpur, Malasia

Visit Malaysia Tourism Center for inspiration on where to go next

After browsing through brochures at the Malaysia Tourism Center, I knew where my next destination would be: Langkawi Island!

Langkawi Backpacking

Langkawi Island, Malasia

Cenang Beach, the main tourist area of Langkawi Island

Langkawi Island, Malasia

My first sunset at Langkawi Island. That’s Rebak Kecil and Rebak Besar Islands in the distance.

Langkawi Island, Malasia

Luxurious dusk view of Cenang Beach

Langkawi Island, Malasia

Cozy cat sharing my dorm bed

Langkawi Island Hopping

Langkawi Island, Malasia

Boarding the speed boat for the island hopping tour of Langkawi

Langkawi Island, Malasia

Emerald fresh waters of Dayang Bunting Lake

Langkawi Island, Malasia

Limestone cliffs at Dayang Bunting Island

Langkawi Island, Malasia

Huge eagle scavenging on dead poultry at the eagle-feeding site in Langkawi

Langkawi Island, Malasia

Beras Basah Island (Wet Rice Island)

Langkawi Island, Malasia

Clear blue skies transform Cenang Beach, Langkawi into the perfect tropical paradise

Exploring Langkawi by Bicycle

Langkawi Island, Malasia

Tengah Beach, 1st stop on my bicycle tour

Langkawi Island, Malasia

Stroll along boat filled shores of  Chenang Beach

Langkawi Island, Malasia

Late afternoon view of Dayang Bunting Island from Chenang Beach

Langkawi Island, Malasia

Dusk view of Tengah Beach

Tour around Langkawi Island

Langkawi Island, Malasia

View of Langkawi Island’s steep Cambrian cliffs at the Cable Car ride to the top of Mount Machincang

Langkawi Island, Malasia

Aerial view of Langkawi from the viewing decks at Mount Machincang

Langkawi Island, Malasia

View of Langkawi Island’s interiors

Langkawi Island, Malasia

Monkey at Seven Wells (Telaga Tujuh) Waterfall

Langkawi Island, Malasia

Tanjung Rhu, one of Langkawi’s best beaches with the finest and whitest sand.

Langkawi Island, Malasia

Eagle Square in Kuah, the main commercial center, and entry point of Langkawi Island

Langkawi Island, Malasia

Scenic promenades near the Eagle Square in Kuah, Langkawi

Langkawi Island, Malasia

Laman Padi /Rice museum at Cenang Beach, Langkawi

Langkawi Island, Malasia

Sunset at Cenang Beach

Langkawi Island, Malasia

My last sunset in Langkawi