Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia.

Best short-haul holiday destinations:Kuala Lumpur

This greatly underrated foodie heaven provides a quintessential South-East Asian city experience at a bargain price.

  • byJulie Miller
The Chow Kit sits in a slice of old Malaysia.
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Hotel reviews

At under $100 a night,this KL boutique hotel is remarkable value

This hotel in “old KL” has pared back excess and frivolity to focus on the essentials – comfortable,stylish rooms,art-filled public spaces and good food.

  • byJulie Miller
Sunset over the town of Kuching,Sarawak,Malaysia

An expert expat’s tips for Sarawak,East Malaysia

Bako National Park is a great place to see animals in their natural environment,only 30 minutes north of Kuching,says this monkey-loving expat.

  • byBelinda Jackson
Nasi lemak.

Kuala Lumpur food tour covers city's many cuisines:Arrive with an empty stomach

A food tour of Kuala Lumpur offers commando dining. No tablecloths,silverware or fawning waiters,just dishes to drool for.

  • byJohn Borthwick
Petronas Towers,also known as Menara Petronas is the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004. cr: iStock Image reuse permitted xxAsiaPacific Asia-Pacific region cover;text by Ben Groundwater

An expert expat’s tips for Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia

The cocktail bar scene in KL is booming with a new spot opening nearly every week.

  • byBelinda Jackson
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Marini's on 57 is the place for a passionfruit Pisco.

Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia things to do:Travel tips from an expert expat

Kuala Lumpur's train network is expanding and discovering the city's attractions by public transport is highly recommended

Malaysia Airlines A330-300 business class cabin features window seats alternating between singles and pairs.

Airline review:Malaysia Airlines,Airbus A330-300,business class,Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur

Well priced,with charming service up to the well-connected hub of KL,with luggage always in tow.

  • byBelinda Jackson
KLIA remains a clean,drama-free zone that deserves to return as one of Asia's key hubs.

Airport review:Kuala Lumpur International Airport,Malaysia

Although it moves at a languid pace and is still in a state of hiatus,KLIA remains a clean,drama-free zone that deserves to return as one of Asia's key hubs.

  • byBelinda Jackson
Jalan Alor is a popular spot for tourist and locals.

Best things see,do and eat in Kuala Lumpur:Expert expat travel tips

You can't beat Malaysian street food for taste,variety and excitement.

  • byBelinda Jackson
Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Towers are far more elegant than most of the world's super tall buildings.

Travel tips and advice for Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia:The nine things you should do

Kuala Lumpur offers marauding monkeys,a gold-flecked pool,stunning architecture and spectacular cuisine.

  • byDavid Whitley