Kuala Lampur — My Two Cents

Disclaimer: Malaysia is not a third-world country

While flying from SGN to KUL it was great getting blasted with antibiotics. And no, I don’t mean like a pepper spray either (though I wish because Vietnam Airlines has some really hot hosts). Really reminded me how different Malaysia is from Vietnam.

If you’re thrilled about turbulent plane rides, then the gondola ride in the Genting Highlands may be for you. I’ve been on a cable car in Vietnam, but the thrill of being stranded in a jungle with a wrecked cable car next to me kind of brought out the Bear Grylls in me. It’s interesting because in Malaysia I never expected the casinos to be such a tourist attraction. While I don’t gamble, theres plenty of time to blow on the other side of the shopping mall. While my tour was primarily acclimated for people with more of a “Vietnamese” diet, I found the alcohol was bottled and the food was just how I like it: it turns your mouth into a furnace. However, remember: Monkeys are the enemy and they do perceive you as such. Don’t feed the monkeys, everything you’ve seen on TV is bullshit. I was disappointed I couldn’t befriend one and bring him home, they just aren’t bribed easily. While climbing up to the Batu Caves I think it was painfully obvious I was American. It’s not easy climbing 100 steps, but well worth it. While monkeys can get away with it, it is rude to point with your index finger in Malaysia, use your thumb instead.