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Posted: 31 Mar 2014 01:33 PM PDT

I am going to take you to a country which is full of islands. Any guess? Yes, you are right. It's Malaysia. There are878 islands in Malaysia. This country is known for its stunning sights and attractions. We are going to explore its astounding natural beauty that magnetizes vacationers/ tourists or visitors attraction. It's a country of exclusive culture and tradition. It's one of the best places on the globe with delicious cuisine and hospitable people. Kuala Lumpur is its capital with charming iconic Petronas Twin Towers. Malaysia has many offshore geographical places. There would be around 510 which include ridges, sandbank and rocks. It's a multicultural state with many festivals and celebrations. Tour to Malaysia, is really a unique and pleasant experience.

There're lots of choices to stay in Malaysia, so it's tough to decide where to stay?

Mid-range hotels and 5 stars hotels with Chinese, Indian or Malaysian traditional cuisine and cozy rooms are easily available for vacationers/visitors anywhere in cities. You can enjoy luxury hotels or resorts located on islands. Accommodation is so cheap in Malaysia, you can easily get a room for $ 3 to $ 9 USD/night. Private rooms are available for $ 11 to $ 20 USD/night. You can camp in Taman Negara and can save lodgings cost.

Anyways, here're some suggestions.

Lone Pine Hotel, located Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island, posses welcoming staff, stunning swimming pool, lip-smacking food, and calm atmosphere with beautiful sea views. You can get a huge variety of cocktails in bar corner.

Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La, located on Batu Ferringhi beach, Penang Island, is a fantastic family resort, offers services such as water sports, tennis court, delicious food, pools, cozy rooms, hospitable staff and family entertainment center. Its cuisine includes Bar & Grill pizzas and seafood, tea/coffee, snacks, pastries.

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, in Kuala Lumpur City Centre, is a fantastic hotel with superb services. Welcoming staff, comfortable rooms, suspended pool and delicious Malaysian food make it more worthy staying.

Tanjong Jara Resort, located on Batu, Dungun, is one of the top 25 hotels in Malaysia, offers services such as Spa village, Pools, tennis court, delicious dining out, air-conditioned rooms, seafood and bar. You can spend a relaxing morning with coffee and newspaper on the beach.

Berjaya Tioman Resort, located in Pulau Tioman, is a traditional Malay style resort, offers services like pools, golf, tennis court, spa, coffee, snacks, global drinks, tasty food, air-conditioning cozy rooms and water sports including diving, fishing, snorkelling etc.

The Majestic Hotel, Majestic Malacca, Cameron Highlands Resort and Sama-Sama Hotel, in Kuala Lumpur, Holiday Villa Beach Resort & Spa and Four Seasons Resort in Langkawi, Miri Marriot Resort & Spa, Mega Hotel, Grand Palace Hotel and Imperial Palace Hotel in Miri, Seven Terraces, Yeng Keng Hotel, Museum Hotel and Hotel Panega are also wonderful places to stay in Malaysia.

As far as meal is concerned, you can have it in restaurants, western hotels , cooking own when living in camping or as a street meal and just have to pay $1 to $3 USD /head for street meal, $4 to $6 USD/head in restaurants while western food is a bit expensive. Malaysia is a Muslim country that's why drinks are expensive here. Anyways, here are some suggestions of restaurants for you.

Dining in the Dark, located on Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, is an amazing restaurant deeply into darkness and offers delicious food including soups, desserts etc.

Black Forest, located on Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, offers German cuisine.

Kebaya, located on Stewart Lane, Georgetown, Penang Island, offers good services and food.

Living Room Cafe Bar & Gallery, located on Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island, is a good place for families, lovebirds, special occasion or groups. You can enjoy Bar, Asian and Eclectic cuisine here until late night.

Top Spot Food Court, located Bukit Mata Kuching, Kuching is a family restaurant, offers best seafood and opens until late night.

Jambu Restaurant and Lounge, located on Crookshank Road, Kuching is a restaurant offers best pasta in town. It also deals with Bistro, Bar for cocktails and Tapas etc.

Black bean, The Heritage, Tribal Stove and Bella Italia are also superb restaurants in Kuching with the fantastic setting near river.

La Casa Kuantan, Crocodile Rock Pizza & Grill Restaurant, Satay Zul, and Dallah Restaurant in Kuantan offer great services with superb cuisine.

Malaysia is a country with many attractions or points of interests and more exciting thing is those are quite cheap. Here're some suggestions, and you must visit those places once you are in Malaysia.

Birch Memorial Clock Tower, located in one of the biggest cities of Malaysia named "Ipoh". Here're plenty of attention-grabbing sights such as museums, temples and historical buildings.

Galeria Perdana, Rice Museum, and Padi Langkawi, in Langkawi, are amazing places with precious stuff and collection, to visit. Langkawi is a beautiful island with lovely beaches and plenty of interesting sights. Ave Stella Maris Catholic Chapel is a beautiful church. Langkawi Wildlife Park and Underwater World are educational and exciting places with lots of fun.

The Islamic city "Kota Bharu" is a great city with royal places, museums, and plenty of other eye-catching sights.

Taman Negara National Park is a beautiful park in oldest rainforest Taman Negara. It's a place with lots of activities like trekking, safaris, and canopy walks.

Islamic Art Museum, Petronas Twin Towers, Putrajaya Bridge, Petrosains Science Discovery Centre, Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, Thean Hou Temple, and Lake Garden Parks are some suggested amazing places to visit in Kuala Lumpur.

Mount Kinabalu National Park, is the best choice for hiking, this Park is full of fun and will never disappoint you on your visit.

Malaysia is a land of festivals and celebrations as multicultural people exist here. Tourists or vacationers can enjoy these festivals almost every month of the year. Here are some suggestions for our visitors.

Tamil Community celebrates festival named "Thaipusam". It's a unique festival that is worth seeing. It can be best observed at Batu Caves in Selangor or Penang, in Januanry.

Chinese New Year is celebrated in February and last for 15 days. You can enjoy lion dances, fireworks, and delicious Chinese meal.

In April, Good Friday and Malaysia Water Festival are celebrated.

Wesak Day, and Harvest Festival are celebrated in May.

June is a month with amazing festivals like Hari Gawai and Dragon Boat Festivals.

July and August are the months with festivals such as the Rainforest World Music Festival, Independence day, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Hungry Ghost Festival.

September becomes more colorful with Malaysia Day and Mid-Autumn Festival.

Hari Raya Haji, Deepavali Festivals of Lights, and Christmas are celebrated in October, November and December.

Malaysia is not less than a heaven for shopaholics. Super international brands have covered Malaysian market and have luxury stores here. Sales at shopping mall attract many tourists every year. Mega Sales held on Christmas and Independence Day and last up to two months.

Utama, BB Plaza, Fahrenheit88, Lot10, Plaza Low Yat, Suria KLCC and Sogo are some remarkable shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur.

ICT@Komtar, Island Plaza, Midlands One Stop, Plaza Gurney, Prangin Mall, Queensbay Mall and Straits Quay are some suggested shopping centers in Penang.

Langkawi Fair is a beautiful place for a shop in Langkawi.

Malaysia is a country with beaches. Therefore, beach holidays can be enjoyed all around the year. Summer season is mild, and usually climate is pleasant in Malaysia so you can visit it in all seasons. Anyhow, December and January are two peak tourists' seasons. From June until August is also a good time to enjoy beaches activities.

I assure you, your vacations to this country holding natural beauty, would be a treasured and unforgettable experience.

Ini Dia Hostel Murah Dan Nyaman Untuk Menginap <b>Di Kuala Lumpur</b>

Posted: 17 Apr 2014 02:20 AM PDT

Tanggal Publikasi: 2014/04/17 : Hotel, Ide Wisata

Travelers, sudah punya rencana buat liburan ke negeri seberang, Malaysia? Kalau memang budget terbatas, kamu masih bisa plesiran ke sana kok karena disana juga ada banyak hostel murah yang bisa dijadikan pilihan. Nggak usah lama-lama lagi, nih Pegipegi punya beberapa rekomendasi yang bisa kamu pertimbangkan.

YMCA Hostel

Travelers, hostel ini menawarkan akomodasi yang cukup mendukung. Kamarnya bersih dan staf-nya juga profesional dan efisien. Sebenarnya hostel ini mirip dengan kos-kosan di Indonesia dengan adanya kafe di lantai dasar. Jadi kamu tidak perlu bingung mencari makanan. Tarifnya sekitar RM110 untuk double room dengan lokasi yang strategis karena berada di tengah kota. Kamu bisa menjelajahi Kuala Lumpur dan sekitarnya, bahkan sampai ke Batu Caves atau pusat perbelanjaan.

Room Tips: Mintalah kamar yang ada di bagian depan karena menghadap ke lapangan tenis. Selain itu, hindari kamar-kamar yang dipakai atau disewa oleh anak-anak sekolah.

Alamat: Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Serai Inn & Hostel

Hostel ini cukup homey, bersih, dan lokasinya cukup strategis. Kamu hanya perlu 5 menit untuk sampai ke stasiun metro dan 10 menit ke terminal bus Puduraya dan Chinatown. Tiap kamar punya AC sendiri dan bahkan disini ada fasilitas Wi-Fi dan breakfast gratis. Dengan tarif sekitar RM25 – RM50 per malam, kamu bisa mendapat fasilitas seperti TV satelit, fax, layanan telepon, PC dengan akses internet, layanan laundry, dan masih banyak lagi. Hostel ini juga cocok buat kamu yang backpacker.

Room tips : Kalau kamu suka kamar yang tenang, lebih baik jangan memilih kamar dengan jendela karena menghadap ke bagian depan yang lebih ramai.

Alamat: Jalan Hang Lekiu 62, lantai 2, Kuala Lumpur

Step In Guest House Hostels

Travelers, Step In Guest House Hostels berada diantara 4 destinasi wisata populer di Kuala Lumpur, yaitu China Town, Little India, Bukit Bintang, dan Menara Kembar Petronas. Di sini kamu juga bisa menemukan banyak pilihan kafe, restoran, makanan pinggir jalan, nightlife, shopping center, dan tempat wisata unggulan lain. Kemana-mana kamu bisa jalan kaki, naik Light Rail Transit, Rapid Bus, dan taksi. Ada Wi-Fi gratis dengan suite room ber-AC dan private bathroom. Tarif per malam berkisar antara RM15 – RM20 (dorm) dan RM65 untuk AC double room.

Room Tips: Tempat nyaman untuk beristirahat setelah seharian jalan-jalan.

Alamat: Jalan Pudu Lama no 37, Kuala Lumpur

BackHome KL

Banyak review yang mengatakan kalau BackHome KL adalah tempat yang nyaman karena kamu seperti menginap di rumah sendiri. Tarif per kamar juga beda-beda, antara RM48 – RM80 per malam. Disini tersedia fasilitas laundry, Wi-Fi berkecepatan tinggi, dan sarapan gratis, yaitu roti, sereal, kopi, dan teh. Yang menarik lagi adalah tempat ini dekat dengan Chinatown sehingga kamu bisa jalan kaki menuju kesana. Kalau kamu mau menginap di BackHome KL, tarifnya sekitar RM49 – RM177.

Room Tips: Kamar yang dekat dengan jalan raya mungkin akan terdengar riuh di pagi hari. Kamu bisa memilih kamar yang agak ke dalam agar bisa tidur nyenyak.

Alamat: Jalan Tun H.S. Lee no 30, Kuala Lumpur.

Birdnest Guesthouse 2

Atmosfer di Birdnest Guesthouse 2 cukup nyaman dengan para staf yang ramah. Di sini juga ada sun deck yang representatif dan bisa dipakai untuk beristirahat saat tubuh merasa lelah setelah mengeksplorasi kota Kuala Lumpur. Guesthouse ini dekat Chinatown, shopping center, Menara Petronas, Batu Caves, serta dengan terminal bus sehingga mudah diakses dari mana saja. Tarifnya mulai dari RM18 – RM50 per malam.

Room Tips: Kalau kamu ingin memasak makanan kesukaanmu, di sini tersedia dapur yang bisa dipakai bersama-sama.

Alamat: Jalan Hang Katsuri no 64, lantai 1, Kuala Lumpur.