We gave ourselves a holiday treat and spent the day at the Kuala Lumpur Botanical Gardens and truly enjoyed the peacefulness of the Butterfly Park. It is filled with beautiful tropical plants, pathways and of course butterflies.
Category: Travel
Perdana Botanical Garden Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Perdana Botanical Garden Kuala Lumpur was established in 1888 and is huge at approximately 226 acres of amazing gardens explore. The gardens are for public use with free entry and open 7am-8pm.
It is quite easy to get to by public transportation. Just take the Metro to the National Museum and follow the signs. Once you exit the metro you will be facing the National Museum. Turn toward the left and follow the sidewalk to the entrance to the gardens. You will enter at the bottom of the gardens near the lake.
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia China Town, Petaling Street and Central Market
Our China Town visit included about 7 hours of wandering around to see what there is to see. There is a lot. We also stopped by Petaling Street, an open air Shopping Street that is full of shopping and ummmm knock offs. If you want it. It is there. I am not a big shopper, but it was definitely worth the visit just to check it out.
The Amazing Kuala Lumpur Forest Eco Park
Kuala Lumpur Forest Eco Park Malaysia is located in Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve (a hill dipterocarp forest). It is approximately 25 acres of all up and down….and an amazing Forest Canopy walk. Believe it or not it is in the middle of KL near the KLCC.
188 Suites Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Condo Review
The 188 Suites hosted by CoBnB is a pretty great apt located in the KLCC Area. Just a 8 min walk from the Monorail stop Bukit Nanas and a 10-15 min walk to the Twin Towers and the KLCC Suria Mall. There is a Selections Grocery Store next door in the bottom of the Summer Suites Condos as well as a Mini Mart. 188 Suites has a very nice lobby with 24 hour security, card key access to your condo floor, 5th floor with the pool, kids play area, steam, sauna and therapeutic jacuzzi. You will also have access to the parking garage and the sky gym with great views over the city.
LaLaport Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Does Chinese New Year 2023
If you follow me on social media I am sure you have noticed that I love LaLaport Japanese Mall. It is soooooo nice.
For their first anniversary they are doing a double celebration with Chinese New Year.
I have done several videos of the Decorations and Displays that I will link here. They are fabulous.
We found a Taco Bell! Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Well we had to go…it is a rule when you are in a foreign land that you must go to the fast food places from your home country to compare and contrast. At least that is Jeffrey’s rule. To be honest I think he just wanted Tacos…lol To the counter we went. It looked right with all the branded images and outfits. The ordering was a bit of a thing. I have never been asked so many questions about a number 1 meal (2 Supreme Tacos and chips or fries)….ummm fries with tacos…no thank you. But then the questions started….
Let’s Check Out the Thavorn Palm Beach Resort on Karon Beach Thailand
When you get into the Thavorn grounds, which are vast, you are surrounded by whimsical manicured gardens and animal sculptures, 4 pools (one with water slides, one with a swim up bar), a huge Koi Pond with waterfall in the middle of the Breakfast area, beautiful open air lobby, fitness center, spa and an amazing Zen Garden to reflect in.
Thai Cooking Class in Phuket Thailand
Food in Thailand is like a religion. I am not kidding. The food here is phenomenally delicious, fresh, healthy and inexpensive.
So if you find yourself in Thailand you should do yourself a favor and take a cooking class. Make sure it includes a trip to the local market for ingredients. The market is an amazing treat in itself full of color, scents and the sounds of Thailand.
Big Buddha on Nakkerd Hill in Phuket Thailand
One of my favorite places in Thailand to visit is the Big Buddha above Karon. This is an amazing and very calm place to visit. The big Buddha of Phuket Thailand’s official name is Phra Phutta Ming Mongkol “the Cherished Auspicious Lord Buddha atop Nāga Hill” . It is located at the very top of Nakkerd Hill. Construction began in 2004 and is the 3rd tallest Statue in Thailand. The Big Buddha statue is 45 meters (148 feet) tall and 25.45 meters (83.5 feet) wide and is made of concrete and covered with Burmese white marble.