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The Petronas Towers at dusk

Kuala Lumpur Basics

If you’re arriving in a country for the first time, it’s helpful to have some idea of what to expect when you get there. Do you need to take local currency with you? Should you book a hotel before you go? How do you get out of the airport? Here’s a bit of help for those on their first visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital.

Ecco Italian restaurant in Lebuh Chulia, Georgetown, Penang

Ecco – Penang

“We sat down and looked at the menu. It was short, but laid emphasis on natural, freshly-prepared ingredients and hand-made pasta and pizza dough. This sounded encouraging.” Kay and Dave stumble across a little Italian gem in Penang.

Bayview Hotel Georgetown – Penang

“We made our way round the cavernous atrium to our room. As soon as we walked in we knew we’d got our money’s worth – it was clean and generously sized, with a comfortable king-sized bed and a splendid sea view looking over the Penang Strait.” Kay and Dave find excellent value for money at the Bayview Hotel.