Things I like about Malaysia.

Beautiful natural environment - From postcard-perfect white sand beaches, to uninhabited rain forests with wildlife, Malaysia definitely has more than its fair share of natural wonders. Waterfalls, massive caves, thousands of islands, tree crabs, eagles, macaque monkeys - the list goes on! With numerous national parks, there are plenty of opportunities for people to get back to nature and experience the best of Malaysia’s wildlife.

Best street food in the world - Without a doubt, Malaysia has some of the best food on the planet. Full stop. It's most famous for the delicious array of street food - cheap, plentiful and jam packed full of flavour. Be sure to sample some delicious local speciality, Nasi Lemak – a tasty ensemble of coconut rice, spicy sauce, garnishes and often served with fried chicken. It’s a typical Malay breakfast dish but is served at all times of the day. But my absolute favourite has to be Shawarma - Around whole of KL. They're not much to look at but it has been brought by the Arabs, and is my all time favourite and the ultimate comfort food. It's best ordered from a Syrian Restaurant in KLCC.

Easy to get about - Kuala Lumpur is the home of Air Asia, so there are cheap and frequent connections to other parts of Malaysia. I also found travelling about KL surprisingly easy for such a big city. There is an extensive and expanding metro system, a good bus network and cheap taxis. It cost us 6RM to travel from our KL apartment to the city centre using apps like Grab or Uber. For regional travel, the train network is also extensive and excellent value for money. The road infrastructure is modern and fast regional motorways connect the main centres - so car hire is a good option for those with more time on their hands.