Beaches
A family getaway at Rimba Resort
With only 21 chalets set on a natural private bay, Rimba Resort is that perfect escape where you really feel cut off from reality (don’t
Planning to travel to Malaysia? Or a short getaway from KL?
Not sure what places to visit in Malaysia?
Over the years we’ve traveled around the country and written quite a bit about tourist spots of Malaysia. Best beaches in Malaysia, coolest city adventures and of course the most child-friendly things to do in Malaysia – we’ve collected them all on this page.
You can filter the posts by destination in Malaysia in the left column.
With only 21 chalets set on a natural private bay, Rimba Resort is that perfect escape where you really feel cut off from reality (don’t
The gurgling, always present flow of the river next to you, the sound of birds and the green surroundings of a former orchard. That’s glamping
Royal Belum in the state of Perak, together with the adjacent Semenggor forest complex, is one of the largest rainforests in Malaysia. The majority of
Melaka is only a two hours drive from KL… Charming and quirky, there are surprisingly many things to do in Melaka for kids. Check it
Tanjong Jara Resort reopens this 19 June! We’re allowed to travel interstate again and this great hotel in Terengganu is definitely worth the trip. Tanjong
Pangkor Island is one of the many great Malaysian islands, but it is also close enough for a short getaway from KL. It only takes
I can’t wait till the MCO is lifted and we can all go out again… ‘Going to the hairdresser’ is at the top of my
After weeks of making Dalgona coffees, hovering over the kids’ online learning and laughing at #stayathome challenges, I am craving for a good, old fashioned
Cherating is a sleepy little fishing town on Malaysia’s East coast, only a 3,5-hour drive from KL. With its long sandy beaches, laid back eateries
When it comes to hunting for hotels on the nearby island of Langkawi, the choice seems to be between ‘cheap as chips’ and higher end
Once the most famous islands of Malaysia – Tioman, Perhentian and Redang islands – have been checked off the list, one starts to look for
At Easter break a year ago we visited Sand & Sandals at Desaru and, coincidentally, this Easter we headed down south again! This time our
Lost World on Tambun is a fun park for families near Ipoh. The Tambun water park is the main attraction, but there are other zones too!
On our last visit to Legoland in Johor Bahru, we took a morning off to do something different and visited the nearby Gunung Pulai Recreational
Miri is the second largest city in Sarawak, not exactly famous for its touristic sites, but for being the main gateway to the UNESCO World
The Dusun Seremban is a jungle resort that makes for a great getaway from KL. One of many resorts in Seremban, it offers beautiful scenery and relaxation!
To visit temples and caves is always a pleasure to me. And not very often I have the opportunity to visit both at the same
Definitely one of the best beach hotels in Penang, the Hard Rock Hotel Penang is also one the best Penang hotels for families!
Legoland for toddlers, is it worth it? Over recent school holidays we decided to invite one of Ella Grace’s really good friends (and his mama!)
Is a trip at CNY a great idea or something to fear? That was the question. We knew the roads would be rammed with most
If you are looking at for a long weekend getaway and don’t feel like the hum of a city or one of Malaysia’s many beautiful
The Westin Langkawi is large and luxurious, offers a panoramic sea view, has exceptional pools and numerous dining options. I think this is one of
Mulu National Park is famous for its spectacular limestone cave systems. The first discovery was made by locals during the 1960’s, it was opened to
This year, as part of our Kindness Advent, I decided to invite my 3-year-old’s best friend to a trip to LEGOLAND® with us to check
Everyone knows something about conservation of sea turtles in Malaysia, but did you know that their less famous cousins, the various species of river terrapins,
