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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Beware of the monkeys at Batu Caves… they are the worst pick pockets in KL!

By anonymous on Apr 01, 2008
Surfing in KL

Weekend waves can be found mid afternoon and early evening at Sunway Lagoon around 20-30min from Bukit Bintang by taxi or 90min by public transport. Bodyboards and surfboards available to hire.

By Ross on Apr 01, 2008
Massages

If your after a top massage go to Liang Xin Reflexology & Relaxology Centre on 1st floor Wisma Bukit Bintang, 28 Jalan Bukit Bintang. The massages are amazing and you get free fruit salad & fruit juice thrown in. Enjoy!

By Hand & Pat on Apr 01, 2008
Chinatown Pricelist

Board Shorts RM20
Rugby Top RM20
Watches
(RM10 on the table, RM10 on the wall, there seems to be no difference)
Polo RM20
Diesel Shoes (RM50 and RM70)
Gucci Handbag RM50

Binoculars started at RM240 but I only had RM106 in my wallet, told seller and he accepted!!! But was 1st sale of the day… maybe superstitious?

By anonymous on Apr 01, 2008

Come To Red Palm for a day ... Stay for a month!!! Chill out and let the world come to you…
Try the Acupuncture therapy in Tong Shin Hospital.
Have your palms read in Central Market plus eat lots and lots through the fence at next door’s Indian.

By John on Apr 01, 2008
Eat more Indian food!!!

There’s an absolutely faboulous Indian restaurant called “Bollywood” almost next to Red Palm. If you get out just turn right and you can’t miss it.

P.S.: The best thing about it: NO LAMPU NEON!

By Steffi on Apr 01, 2008
KL Hop-on Hop-off Bus

A good way to see all major sights of the city is the take the hop-on hop-off bus.
It’s bus that a route that covers most of the major sights and you can get on and off anywhere you like. You just pay once and can use it for 24 hours.

Some of the stops: KL Sentral, Chinatown, Bukit Bintang, KLCC (Twin Towers), Titiwangsa, Merdeka Square, Lake Gardens.

http://www.myhoponhopoff.com/

Price: RM38 per person

By Tilo on Mar 18, 2008
PALACIO_dining

Can anyone please tell me is the food in PALACIO good? Thanks

http://www.asianheritagerow.com/palacio.asp

By Nora on Mar 17, 2008
St Patricks Day

Today is St patricks Day… The KL ex pat community will be celebrating.
The irish bars in bangsar should be busy!

By John on Mar 17, 2008
Travel tips

Agreed about the Luna Bar - it does have wonderful views - the cocktails are great - opt for a Cuban Mojito!

By South America Travel Tips on Jan 30, 2008

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