Our FIRST TIME in KUALA LUMPUR 🇲🇾 - Amazed by Malaysia!
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- Опубликовано: 26 май 2023
- Welcome to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!! This is our first time here and we are amazed by just how beautiful this city is. In this video, we take you on a journey through the captivating neighborhoods of Kuala Lumpur, from the lively streets of Bukit Bintang to the modern downtown with views of the Petronas Twin Towers, the iconic symbol of Kuala Lumpur's modern skyline. We'll also delve into the heart of Malaysian cuisine, exploring the colorful food markets and indulging in local delicacies like nasi lemak. A trip to KL isn't complete without a visit to Batu Caves where we tackle the brightly colored stairs and take in a view over the city.
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Just remember one thing, we are night crawlers. We do not normally roaming around in the hot tropical sun. We do indoor during the day and outdoor at night, especially this time around where the temperature is scorching hot. Careful with heat stroke and do not let urself be part of the statistic. Stay cool and get plenty of water
We can totally see why many would choose to be out at night. We found it so much more enjoyable to be out of the sunshine beating down on us and have the temps down just a bit when we did go out in the evening. Plenty of water is key! Thanks so much for watching - Cheers!!
Malaysian prefers indoors....there are so many malls in the city centre and suburban area....even some condos have a shopping mall
Welcome to greater KL, truly Asia hub! The Asian metropolis that has 9mil people now.
I had a feeling you two would enjoy KL. We really enjoy that city. We have already been there for a total of three months this year. You are pretty spot on with everything you have said. We have been in Southeast Asia for a while now and have gotten pretty used to the heat. However, the great thing about Bukit Bintang is the elevated air conditioned walkways you mentioned. There are also underground air conditioned walkways that connect the malls and other places. We could literally go grocery shopping, hang out at the mall, dining, go to the movies, go to doctors appointments, etc. and barely break a sweat. I agree the sidewalks there are great compared to many other places in Southeast Asia and it's also great that many of them are covered to provide shelter from the sun and rain. The last place we stayed in Bukit Bintang had a lot of trees and we loved it. As far as transportation is concerned, Grabs are great there and the train works a charm as well. Looks like you stayed away from Jalan Alor street. You didn't miss much. Better local food and experiences can be had elsewhere. Thanks for sharing your experience of KL. Safe travels on your way to Singapore.
We walked through Jalan Alor Street many times but were not impressed. The prices were higher, and it was touristy, we found better options. We did very much enjoy the city and we were able to get a lot of work done. Safe travels!!
Cheers!!🍻
@@BrianandCarrie yes Jln Alor is more for the tourists so the price is higher. Also it is dominated by mostly Thai cuisines, not really local Malaysians... Better ones are actually behind Berjaya Time Square, around Mercure Hotel.. Many of those food outlets have been around for more than 50 years but mostly Chinese cuisines.
KL is such a beautiful city! We love visiting it and find new things each time we have a look around! Enjoy your time there guys! Make sure to check out some of the other places like the National Monument! If you're into your noodles, try out Soong Kee's beef ball noodles, you won't be disappointed! Great vid guys!❤🇲🇾
Thanks so much for the suggestions - Soong Kee's beef ball noodles sound delish ☺. Thanks so much for watching - Cheers!!
Bukit = hill
Bintang = star
Jalan = street/road
Menara = tower
Negara = national (can also means country)
Nasi = rice
Mee = noodles
Ayam = chicken
Terima = take/accept
Kasih = love, care
Terima kasih = thank you
Thank you - this is really helpful ☺ Cheers!!
Thank you so much for these key words.👏🏼👍🏼
Can try more Chinese food😊
Welcome to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ❤️🇲🇾
Thank you 😊
Welcome to Kuala Lumpur,
The different between KL vs Bangkok or Ho Chin Min City is that the Majority of Malaysian you meet in KL can speak !😊
Yes agree...
Our life in KL for 8 months- living in a constant state of being drenched. Either with sweat, due to the insane humidity- or by the constant rain (like clockwork) every day. 😂
KL is definitely not the most walkable city (unless you're downtown), and the transit isn't the greatest in Asia, but it's an absolutely amazing place.
A lot of great food, and has an East meets West vibe. Lots of comforts from home, but still feels very diverse and beautiful. We seriously miss it there! ❤
We agree 100% on either being wet by humidity or rain 😂. We loved the daily storms that moved through, they were so impressive and typically moved by quickly. It was nice being in a large city with many of those creature comforts of home after being in beach towns for the last few months. We really enjoyed our time here and can see the draw for many that choose it as a place to stay long term. Cheers 🍻
KL is ideal for seeing outdoor life at night when it's not hot everyone will be outside
Malaysia is so beautiful and super diverse. Try going penang, melaka, langakwi and putrajaya. Each has its charm.
We did make our way to Penang, the others will have to wait until the next time! Thank you for watching Sem Sem!
Cheers!!🍻
@BrianandCarrie what's your impressions about penang? Personally i really liked how diverse it is.
Unfortunately we only had 1 full day in Penang after our Airbnb fail. We used it shooting a video on Penang but really didn't get to spend the time that we would have liked.
Awesome video! Malaysia is an amazing place! The food is fantastic. I think Nonya food is a hidden gem that isn't well-known in the US, but some roti canai and a big bowl of laksa are always great. Full massages aren't my thing at all, but a food massage after walking around all day is perfect and they are cheap enough in SE Asia that you can easily get one a day.
Hi! Thank you so much ☺ We really enjoyed the different foods we tried in Malaysia, and had a few different varities of roti. Yes, we agreee - the foot massages are so wonderful after all the miles walked in a day exploring the city. Cheers 🍻
Cool video
KL is my favourite city and I have been to many of the tourist places there plus it is very green with beautiful parks in the centre. And Bangkok is my 2nd favourite city.
Thank you so much for watching!!
Cheers!!🍻
🇲🇾welcome ladies and gentlemen, we Malaysians are very pleased and welcome you.🇲🇾
Thank you so much - you have a very beautiful country ♥
Really, try some roti canai! Simple but really satisfying dish.
I suggest both of you to visit Putra Jaya if both of you are coming back to Malaysia in the future.. 😊❤
Thank you so much for the suggestion, we will be sure to check it out when we return 😊
Love that you guys mentioned the "clockwork" daily albeit brief storms - KL has some of the craziest lightning and thunder of any capital I've been too (I'm easily amused!).
Thank you for the well-researched and practical info (particularly for walking sightseers).
The craziest thunderstorms we have ever experienced were in KL!! For us, it is free entertainment! 😂 Thank you for watching and commenting!
Cheers!🍻
Wow, you stayed in The Robertson, my favorite place to stay in KL. And you say you were there in early May, staying in an apartment on the 43rd floor. Guess what...I was in an apartment with the same view as you at the same time but on the 41st floor! Incredible I never ran into you. I noticed the lack of motorbikes as well compared to other places in Southeast Asia, and how it is much quieter because people rarely honk their horns. KL is really a great city. Thank you for sharing your experiences there!
Sorry that we missed you, Jim!! Kuala Lumpur is a great city, and The Robertson is a perfect location. Thank you for watching and commenting. We may run into you somewhere at some point! Safe travels.
Malaysia also has less population compared to other SEA countries! That y is quiet!
I am also staying at Robertson with my wife right now on 41st floor. The view is amazing!
Great video, we really enjoyed KL as well. We did the Hop on Hop off, It was our first time and we loved it., especially with the heat! The malls are outrageous in a good way, A/C and browsing! Glad to see the stairs are repainted, they were white when we were there. Enjoy!
Such a wonderful city and so fun to explore after spending so much time in smaller beach towns. The malls were an amazing escape from the heat; we used them often. That's very interesting about the stairs, they'd be so much less impressive if they were white. Hope your travels are going well!! Cheers 🍻
Such a good video guys! You convinced us to go back to Malaysia. Nice new kicks btw 👟
Thanks, guys - we really appreciate that. We really enjoyed being back in a large city with many of the creature comforts we may have been missing after a few months of island living. Brian's loving his new shoes - I can barely keep up with him now 😂 Hope your travels are going well, you've made us so excited to make it to Japan next year when we return. Cheers
Very interesting city. I still have my eye on the Greek Islands or maybe Madeira or the Algarve, but the cost of living on this side of the world is awfully appealing. But the humidity! : ) Another great video as usual.
The Algarve and the Greek Islands are great options but you are right, the cost of living in SE Asia can't be beat! But the humidity!!! Thank you for watching!!
Cheers!!🍻
Dress sensibly. Cotton is best. Preferably loose.
I miss the Greek islands this summer because I have decided to give Croatia a try . Not sure it was the best decision for me , but I will carry on and maybe try Montenegro too .
@@JH-me go to Crete or Rhodes Island both are so beautiful, I was there and I love it .
@@laral8668 Hi , Thanks ,I actually live in Greece and have visited at least 45 islands including Crete and Rhodes . Am currently travelling around Croatia 😊.
Great video guys! We loved Kuala Lumpur. At the Batu Caves a monkey tried to steal my wife's water. It was too funny. We should have grabbed your number when we ran into you guys in Kuala Lumpur. We love having lunch/dinner and chatting with other full-time travelers. Maybe we will catch you in another city around the world. We are in Bali now but headed back to Vietnam soon. Will and Jen
That is so funny - we saw one monkey climb onto a lady and was trying to get food from the basket she was carrying.
Yes, that would have been great! We love meeting up with fellow travelers as well. Always fun to hear where others have been and their experiences. Maybe we will cross paths again somewhere in the world. We are heading home for a visit and then off in a completely different direction but do plan to return to SE Asia next January. Thanks so much for watching - Cheers 🍻
Forecasted that the weather is going to be really hot until August in Malaysia. Hotter than normal. Just a reminder.
Greta video and info! We´re living in Lisbon now and traveling around Europe but can´t wait to experience Asia and KL is top on our list.
Thank you! We loved Lisbon, and all the areas we've visited in Portugal so far. Cheers!!
If you guys have spare time in Malaysia, try cooler (in terms of temperature) places like Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands (nice retirement place) and Bukit Tinggi French Village. These places are closer in terms ambient temperature and feels to San Diego or San Francisco generally, getaways for locals to feel the cooler weather uphill.
Thank you so much for the great suggestions! We did look into Genting Highlands as a nice retreat from the temps but ended up running out of time. Thanks so much for watching - Cheers!!
Order Char Kway Teow! If you like: noodles, savory flavor, and shrimp and squid, this is an incredible dish! Also, Sarang Burang and Lamb Rendang
Thank you, Charles!!
Cheers!!🍻
Lamb rendang is rare. Usually its beef or chicken
My husband Ray and I really love you guys! We have watched your grow from your very first video to where you are now. Your videos are top quality! Who does the video production or editing?
From your biggest fans
😃
Hi, Ray and Carrie. Thank you for sticking with us for so long!! While Carrie does most of the editing I did Kuala Lumpur and a few others but 75% is all her. I do most of the filming. We will have an Airbnb video out in a couple of weeks to explain how we choose our lodging and what to do when things go wrong. We would agree that pricing has gone up and there has to be something more economical. We will be heading back to Europe in July. Maybe someday we will be in the same place at the same time. Thank you again for all the support and safe travel.
Cheers!!🍻
@@BrianandCarrie We would love the opportunity to hang out sometime! We will be in Rome in October.
Going in September! So excited ❤
You will have a great time!! Thank you for watching and safe travels!!
Cheers!!🍻
10:17 In case you didn't know, those masseurs are invariably foreign migrant workers usually from Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia... Malaysia supports a disproportionately high number of foreign migrant workers from other Southeast Asian (other than Singapore) and South Asia countries : at least 7 million of them, equivalent to 22 percent of Malaysia's population and 45 percent of its workforce.
It is just as bad as dubai. Too many. Some portion are not even working. They are begging on the streets. Some working illegally in the wet markets. The worst thing, we have 200k of refugees from myanmar. And a large group left over from Philippines mindanao civil war.
Hope you’ve had a great time in Malaysia. Do come back and explore more. Happy travels.
What a beautiful, well develop, and established country. Can you go over the cost of living there? As for the cave, that is ashame not to have an elevator, this prevents a lot of older folks from enjoying. I can’t wait for Japan or Korea.
It is a very beautiful country! This Saturday we will have a video going over all our costs for the month we spent in Malaysia. It is unfortunate, but we appreciated there were other caves that you could access if there was a mobility issue. Thanks so much for watching! Cheers 🍻
wonderful TV report that makes you want to go and visit this marvellous Kuala Lumpur ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for watching, we really appreciate the kind words. Cheers!!
Great information!! Thank you and always enjoy your videos!
Thank you so much - we really appreciate your kind words and support ☺ Cheers!!
Thank you very much for promoting KL . Happy holidays and pls come back to Malaysia ya ......
Thank you so much! We loved our time in KL, such a beautiful city. Cheers!!
You guys rock! Loving your content!
Thank you so much! Cheers 🍻
Very nice place , enjoy your time there.
You guys have an amazing stay there! Blessings
Thank you, Alexander!!
I'll tell you why I particularly this like THIS video, aside from both your lovely personalities.
Your production, organization, audio and filming reflect the work you have obviously put in behind the scenes in preparation.
Additionally, I love videos that present just enough insight to whet the appetite because I like to discover things for myself, leaving surprises in the bag for when i get to a location.
Gee and I will be in South East Asia next February/March, God willing.
Kudos for excellent work.
Ten out of ten.
Roger
Thank you, Roger! We do put a lot of work into what we do so it is nice to hear that it is noticed! 😃 We had a great time in Kuala Lumpur and recommend visiting for a couple of days a least. We will be back in SE Asia again early next year as well. Thank you again for the kind words.
Cheers!!🍻
@Brian and Carrie Thanks. We will be making a one day call while on Princess Cruises, but after the cruise is concluded, we will spend extra time in South East including five nights in Kuala Lumpur.
Cheers
Welcome to Malaysia 😅😅😅
I wish you guys safe journeys always in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia @ the Shopping Mall with other tourists in May of 2023❤❤❤Congratulations to you guys always for your new remarkable videos in 2023❤❤❤
Hi Theo! Thank you so much, we truly loved our time in Kuala Lumpur. Thank you so much for watching - Cheers!!
Thank u for this wonderful video n for also showing your explorations in KL. Welcome to Malaysia. Very nice vlog.
Hi Yasin! Thank you so much, we have loved our time in KL ♥
@@BrianandCarrie Hi u guys. Good to know that u guys have had a great time in KL. 😀
just arrived yesterday and looking forward to our time here. Thanks for your thoughts and recommendations.
Terima Kasih!! Great video sharing our favourite city in Asia. We've resided at both Times Sqaure and also in Bukit Ceylon so it was so nice seeing our local areas again. Glad you enjoyed your stay! Also, make sure you try Chicken Fish in Jalan Alor. Roti Chanai is also a winner. A day trip down to Melaka is worthwhile too.
Thank you so much for the suggestions on food - Chicken Fish sounds interesting ☺ We really enjoyed the area we stayed in, it was so central to everything we wanted to see and do. Thanks for watching! Cheers 🍻
Malaysia my fav place. Thanks for bringing back memories!. BTW can you please post a link to the airbnb u guys stayed in would be fun to be staying on the 42nd floor and see the entire world from up above
Hi, CM! We really enjoyed Kuala Lumpur and our Airbnb was great! I'll leave the link below. Thank you for always commenting!
Cheers!!🍻
Where we stayed: www.airbnb.com/rooms/40387470?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=fa666623-b057-4125-a919-658cdaf0539c
@@BrianandCarrie looking at the video, I guess you are staying at The Robertson . Great location. Close to almosr everything. That's where the city centre was in the 70s and 80s and prior to that (where china town is, including central market and pudu raya bus station).
As the city expanded the new city centre is now at KLCC area.
What an amazing looking city! I am so impressed with everything that you showed! Definitely a must see, at least once! But ugh, it looks like you guys are really struggling with the oppressive humidity. I would be dying! Not sure if you two are familiar with the concept of 'wet-bulb temperature', but extremely humid environments like that inhibit the body's ability to cool itself through evaporative cooling, and so life-threatening heat stroke can happen at much lower temperatures than you would think and can happen in as little as six hours! So definitely play it safe! Great video!!
We did find the humidity hard to deal with for long stretches. Thankfully we found many locations we could hop into (usually the malls ☺) where we could relax for a bit in the nice cool temps. We hadn't ever heard of that term, thanks for sharing - quite interesting Thanks so much for watching - Cheers 🍻
Love you guys. You do such a good job, really enjoyable thank you 🧡💛💚
Hi Sarah - Thank you so much for watching and the kind words ♥
Massage parlours are usually operated by Thais
They r a bit pushy
We Malaysians are not the type to force on others
That makes complete sense as that was the only area we walked through where we felt that kind of pushy sales. We found the people in Malaysia to be so kind and welcoming ☺. Thanks so much for watching!
Amazing video
Just enjoy your stay 😊 make more reviews as much as you can 🎉 KL is nice city🌇🌆
Thank you! We loved our time in KL, it's a very beautiful city, and we highly recommend anyone near there to visit. Thanks for watching ☺
❤Malaysia 🇲🇾 & Kuala Lumpur/"KL" = Truly Asia❣
Welcome to colourful Malaysia 🇲🇾 🌿🎊👍
Thank you ❤️☺️
Would love to visit the Batu Caves! I hear a lot of great things about the food and pricing. Look forward to visiting one day!
Kuala Lumpur is a must-visit. We enjoyed the food and the cost was very reasonable. Our Cost-of-Living video will be out next week. Thank you for watching!
Cheers!!🍻
Great video of a beautiful city! I enjoy your videos so very much! I look forward to ‘seeing’ y’all every Saturday. ❤️❤️
Looking forward to seeing what sandals you decide on Brian. 😉
My husband retires Tuesday and we close on our house Tuesday, too. We’ll spend one months in the states saying our goodbyes to everyone. Then we travel to Guadalajara for the first month of our world travel adventures. We are beyond excited! We’ve worked and planned for this for so long and now it’s just a month away! 😁👏🏻
Hi Lorrie! Thank you so much for the kind words and support, we really appreciate it. We have just made it back to the States and Brian will be on the hunt now for those new sandals for our next leg of travels.
You have to be so excited - the final countdown is the best! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on Guadalajara ☺ Cheers!!
@@BrianandCarrie thank you so much! Enjoy your time with your friends and family.
Thank you for visiting Malaysia.. you are always welcome again..
Thank you so much - we loved your country and hope to return ☺
Enjoy your stay in KL. Syabas.
Thank you so much!! ❤
Enjoyed watching the two of you as always. Can’t wait to see your video of Indonesia. Let me buy you beer. Stay safe 🎉
Hi, Dev. We won't make it to Indonesia until February 2024. We are heading home and then back to Europe for the rest of 2023. Thank you for watching our channel.
Cheers!!🍻
Welcome to Kuala Lumpur ❤
Look very clean andwell maintain
Thank for sharing a nice video
and i just subscribe your channel!!!👍🇲🇾❤️
Hi Saef! Thank you so much for watching and subscribing ☺ We loved our time in Malaysia, such a beautiful country. Cheers!!
Lovely couple:Welcome to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today’s in great joy to tours around the capital city this weekend in May of 2023❤❤❤Remarkable video to watch today’s in Southeast Asia in 2023❤❤❤
Thank you so much for watching and the kind words, we really appreciate it ☺
Guys!!! Durian season is here hahaha
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Always look forward to the weekly video!
What are the sandals your looking for? I’ve never wore a pair that I liked.
Hi, Bob. I'm not really sure what I'm going to get if any. I have never found any that I like either. I just know that I can't walk in flip flops!! 😆
Try Hoka One One. Very comfortable especially if you have backpains.
Hai...welcome to Malaysia...i hope you all enjoy in Malaysia
Thank you so much - we really are loving our time in Malaysia!
Thanks for the KL video. It looks lovely; I'd want to go spend a month just to try all the good food and fun places to eat. I'm starting to make our plans for where to pass the 2024 winter months and SE Asia just beats every other place in price and value and good food.
Where to after Singapore?
Hi Merrill! SE Asia is such a great place to travel, for so many reasons - but one big one is just how far your dollar stretches. We are heading home for a visit with family and then off in a whole different direction. We will have a video out soon sharing our next 6 months' plan - we are so excited about all the places we have planned. Cheers!!
I've been enjoying your videos for quite a while now. I must admit that the thought of visiting Southeast Asia was not very appealing to me when I once thought of future travels. After seeing the videos from you and several other RUclips channels, however, I cannot wait to go!
I have two more days of work and then I am retiring (May 31). I'll begin full-time, solo world travel in September. I've booked my first trip, which will extend into late January. There will be stops in Ireland, Bulgaria, Albania, Greece and Tunisia. Can't wait to begin!
Hi Richard! SE Asia wasn't top on our list when we first started, but now after being there for 5 months, we can't wait to return next January. Sounds like you have a wonderful itinerary planned - how exciting! Congrats on your retirement and safe travels ☺ Cheers!!
Hi, welcome 🤗 to Malaysia 🎉❤
Hi - Thank you so much ♥
Fabulous blog 💛 Welcome 2 KL 🍻
Thank you so much ♥
Bery nice city.
Welcome to Malaysia❤
welcome to malaysia guys!
Thank you!!
Looks like a future destination or home to me, the caves remind me of marble mountain in Danang. Truly amazing
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Yes, very similar to the caves in Danang. Such a wonderful that has so much to offer, I can see the draw to live there. Thanks so much for watching. Cheers 🍻
Welcome mate
I like this one!
So happy you liked this one. Cheers 🍻
i knew. you stayed at robertson..
my fav place to stay at KL.
the reason is .. great location..
and the mamak shop below was delicious. the nasi lemak you tried really good for me as local.
roti canai and their tea also good
It was definitely the perfect location for our time in KL. Having all the restaurants and stores near by was a great bonus. Thanks for watching 😊
Hop-on-hop-off tours are a great way to get your bearings in a new place.
It sure looked like a great way to see the city - we would have absolutely done this if we hadn't had so long to explore the city. Thanks for watching ☺
Hey you two! I've been waiting weeks for this video to post, just because it seemed appropriate. My wife and I met you in the mall by Patronus Towers! Bryan and Ariana from Chicago. I just wanted to say how amazing it was to run into you both. We really appreciated your time and chatting with you for a few minutes. You're even more cool in person than on the videos. I'm a really huge fan of your channel, your style, and your editing. My wife and I are also hoping to start making some videos to share in the semi near future when I get the courage to retire and follow in your footsteps. You two are a huge inspiration! I regret not having the time to buy you dinner and some beer but hopefully we will meet again!
Hi Bryan and Ariana! It was nice to meet you two as well and thank you so much for the Buy Me a Beer. We wish we could have enjoyed those together. Maybe we will run into you again someday soon!! Thank you again for all the support!
Cheers!!🍻🍻
Welcome to Malaysia... Enjoy
Thank you so much ☺
Welcome to Malaysia. You are a very sweet couple. Take care of your health.
Thank you so much for watching ❤️
Brian, you are more brave than I, if you have a fear of heights. I saw those towers and thought no way would I pay to be so high up! Then, one of you said your place was on the 43rd floor 😮! My knees and legs go weak when I'm on like the 7th floor. I just saw on Instagram you are back in WA visiting. Have a good time with family and friends. Kathleen
Thank you, Kathleen! We are home and loving the time with friends and family. We are also planning our next destination starting in July and are very excited about that as well. Thank you for following us and commenting!
Cheers!!🍻
Have a safe journey to Singapore. As you said there is a lot to see and do there as I experienced the country for 1 week.
Gardens By the Bay ( including Super trees, Cloud forest and flower dome) , Botanical Gardens, Sentosa Island for adventures, Orchard for shopping.
There are plenty of places including hawker centres to try local dishes which are fairly priced.
Try their MRT trains, they are very good and runs on time and are well connected.
We had a fantastic time in Singapore! We were only there for 2 days but we felt like we got to see all that we possibly could in a short amount of time. It was a fun video to shoot!! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Cheers!!🍻
@@BrianandCarrie Wow, it's great you had a fantastic time there. Could you briefly summarise the places you went in Singapore and how you felt about them if you don't mind?
Like most Australian’s (because it is so close & different to Australia) our family has spent a lot of time in SEAsia and love it all. Our favourite Countries are Cambodia and Laos. No where near as developed as where you have been and maybe that’s a big part of the appeal. I hope you get the chance to go to both these Countries.
Hi Phil! We are coming back next January and so excited to have Cambodia and Laos on the list of places we will be visiting. We've only heard positive reviews and believe not being quite as developed will apeal to us as well. Thanks so much for watching - Cheers 🍻
Nice :) Will you visit Borneo? I went to Kuching on my SE-Asia roundtrip in february. Found it very interesting... :)
Not this time. We will be back in SE Asia next year and have been looking at Borneo. It does look interesting.
Thank you for watching!!
Cheers!!🍻
@@BrianandCarrie I have been living in Brunei for nearly 20 years - the place is a hidden little gem lol. Not a great deal for tourists per se, but the people are incredibly welcoming and the food is awesome. Not as cheap as other Asian countries due to Brunei's wealth but still worth a visit. Royal Brunei Airlines are a good little airline too, very good service and food!
That purple scooter rate is MYR 2.50 to unlock and RM 0.60 per minutes. You should try.
I knew it!!!
Me too.
Welcome to Malaysia brother..Have a nice Holiday 🫰
Thank you so much!
Great video! @carrie - where is you sling bag from? I’m looking for something similar for my travels starting in July. 😊
Hi Brooke! Thank you so much ♥ Here is the link to the bag i have - I highly recommend it, it's held up fantatic! amzn.to/3Qc9M0U. Safe travels to you!!
I'm from Seattle been living in KL for 28 years!
Hi John! That's so awesome, Seattle is so close to our hometown of Bellingham. We can see the draw why so many stay in KL - from lower costs, great food, and kind people. Thanks so much for watching! Cheers 🍻
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@@BrianandCarrie Wow Bellingham been there many times back in the day Chaukanut drive was fun. Malaysia is great but its not all rosey.
Haa..haaa…” i’ve got more wet in dry land compared to while skorkling”…i like that phrase..😂
Hope u two had a good time in KL
Thank you for watching!! We had a great time in KL!!
Another terrific video. I have to admit that KL was not on my bucket list of places to go. Yes I had seen the towers, but what I am seeing is the continuing mallification of the cities worldwide. The same stores looking like similar malls in Toronto or NYC or Paris or Vegas. From Clarks to Birkenstocks to Gucci they are all there. I was surprised however to see that meal coming in at a cost of $4US. Surprise. It makes me wonder what the fancy hotels cost. The AirBNB route makes more sense to me. So on average for a walking day how many steps are you doing? For me now back from Portugal, is Lisbon or Porto or Lagos it was about 20,000. Safe travels to Singapore.
We would agree that many of the big cities have a similar feel and KL was one of those. One reason we appreciated it so much was having those malls and larger grocery stores accessible after being in small beach towns for months, it was a nice change.
We typically average about 8 miles a day, on the days we are out exploring - it's the best way to get your exercise in without really having to think about it ☺ We sure miss Portugal - hope you had a wonderful trip. Cheers!!
$50 USD a night will get you a damn good hotel in KL, especially around the Bukit Bintang area. Street food is some of the best in Asia and you can fill your tummy for a day for just $5 lol. Nasi Lemak, Mee Goring, Beef Rendang...all good stuff and very cheap.
Welcome to greater KL, truly Asia hub! The Asian metropolis that has 9mil people now.
Peace Greetings!
Thank you so much!
my wife and I were in KL to see family the same time you were there, I thought I saw you but wasn't sure! We normally stay in the Fairlane Apartments or the Dorsett Apartments, both of which are relatively cheaper than a hotel and have amazing views of the skyline, both being hi-rise blocks in Bukit Bintang ('Star Hil'). The Hotel Royale is also one of our favourites there, good value with great food.
We wish you had said hi!
@@BrianandCarrie lol, well, i was waiting for my wife who was taking forever inside a jewelry shop in that Mall, (the Pavillion I think it was) and I was outside the shop, enjoying the view from the balcony. I saw you but honestly couldn't be certain, my eyes not what they were lol. Besides, I would feel a bit rude to approach you, especially when you're trying to film! Great to see the video and thanks, was fun to see our trip, if you see what I mean!
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Malaysia and Portugal are the top retirement destinations for US Citizens outside of Mexico ......
Yes, that is what we understand! We can see why ☺
And also the no 1 medical tourism destination ahead of France. For retirees, medical services is important as well.
@@keangwooichoo6138 Yep, its a top choice destination.
I have been looking a the MM2H, but recent changes are making things difficult now.
@ozmunky sorry to say, mm2h is under review. You can temporary consider sarawak mm2h
Portugal is lovely...but remember it IS Europe, with European costs! Malaysia is relatively cheap due to the currency exchange and the cost of living is a fraction of Europe! You would not believe how large a house you can buy in Malaysia, for 200k Euros: a genuine mansion! lol.
Actually, honking here is a little rude. I have been driving in KL for 40 years and I really can't remember when was the last time I honked when driving in KL.
Enjoy your stay here. Stay safe.
That is so interesting to hear - we were so impressed with how quiet it was on the streets. Especially after traveling through Vietnam where they honk for absolutely everything. Thanks so much for watching - Cheers!!
some tips Bangkok n KL is two close city , some difference n some similar . Think south east asia is one regional , thailand , vietnam , indonesia n etc have the uqinue part n take the advantage . happy travel in Asean
Hi! Thank you so much for watching ☺ We have loved out travels throughout SE Asia.
Wow! Even the birds agreed....
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We are headed to SE Asia in August, after we visit New Zealand and Australia. How do you find your lodging? We have been using Airbnb primarily, but are starting to believe there may be better, more economical places. Thanks for everything - your biggest fans, Ray and Carrie
Visit Batu Caves during the Thaipusam festival. Place will be packed though. There will be Hindus carrying the Kavadi .. very spectacular !!
KL is quieter. I prefer the hustle of Bangkok! But I loved Petaling -Chinatown. I stayed at 4pts Sheraton soooo affordable and a new construction. Pavilion Mall was fancy but they have Five Guys Burgers 🍔 if you need your Western Fix and The Four Seasons has Nobu sushi 🍣 restaurant if you want an upscale experience for a fraction of the price in US. I loved the Free Buses that take you around KL. The Go bus Green line went from Patronas to Bukit Bintang in a circle. Free Air Conditioned bus!!! I loved Malaysia 🇲🇾 My favourite coffee shop is Kaffe in Chinatown! Best desserts 🍮 and coffee! I’m ready to go back I left in April!
We loved Bangkok as well and will be going back next spring for a few days at least. Thank you for all the tips, watching, and commenting, Erika! We appreciate the support! ❤
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Yeah, I too knew that you would take to KL maybe more than Penang. KL to me is just another bustling urban city. If I wanted to semi-retire in a place like that I would just stay home in San Francisco. Nope, a Penang sea side condo that has a 180 degree ocean view wants me to buy/rent it soon.
Yes, we agree it was another big city, but such a nice change for us after spending so much time in smaller beach towns. If we were to settle down and retire somewhere it would for sure be those smaller towns with the view that would appeal to us as well. Thanks so much for watching! Cheers 🍻
Those motor bike are everywhere in Kuala Lumpur
If u like nature, pls go to botanical garden just behind meseum negara and also nearby kl tower
Thank you so much for the suggestion. We will be sure to check that out next time we are in KL. Cheers!!
the blue building is the second highest tower in the world
That's so interesting, thanks for letting us know! Cheers!!