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Fab photo of the day

This photo was taken just outside of Sri Mahamariamman, the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur. Rows of vendors lined the street, selling beautiful flower garlands. This particular display was unique in that some of the garlands featured green leaves and  limes.  I thought that the bright garlands contrasted nicely with the pale lotus blooms […]

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More fun in Malaysia

When traveling, I’m generally all for cheap eats. It’s often the tastiest food around, and works with the budget. However, after some questionable street-side biriyani the night before, I wanted to go somewhere a bit more reliable! To change things up, we went with a Tripadvisor pick, Bijan, for Indian fusion cuisine. This is the […]

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Shopping in KL

I’m not a big shopper when I’m traveling. For starters, I don’t like being weighed down with a large bag (I’ve learned that lesson the hard way!). I’m also trying to become more minimalist with my belongings.  And truthfully,  I’ve found that things are often cheaper in the US than overseas.Go figure! That being said, […]

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Marriott Renaissance Kuala Lumpur

After my last post, I got a request to see photos of my upgraded “LifeStyle” room, on the Club Level floor . While it wasn’t a suite at the Venetian, the seated rain-style shower, bathrobes, and spectacular view were much-appreciated changes from hostel living! And this room also had CABLE! On my travels thus far, […]

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Let me upgrade ya, Kuala Lumpur edition

Kuala Lumpur is just a short hop, skip, and jump from Singapore. There are several transport options available between the two cities, but I opted for a $29 flight via Tiger Airlines. Can’t really complain with prices like that! After the modest accommodations in Singapore,  I was looking forward to something a little more comfortable. […]

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