Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Part II

I love cities like Kuala Lumpur.

In one day, we were able to get lost in the serenity of Batu Caves,

a limestone hill that has a series of caves and temples that serve as one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside of India,

and a few hours later, we were looking up at the tallest twin buildings in the world. 

A beautiful contrast that reminds me why I love to travel so much. 

There's so much out there to discover... something different for everyone!

So a little warning to anyone planning to visit Batu Caves:

Do NOT feed the monkeys. 

Yeah, they may look cute and cuddly from a distance.. 

but your views will quickly change as soon as one of them jumps on your back and starts tearing your purse apart,

or better yet, 

just throws a coconut at your head. Haha!

Sure, it's funny now, but I'm not gonna lie, 

I was a little terrified of the little creatures as we were climbing the hundreds of stairs to the top of the hill. 

No need to climb stairs back in the city. 

The speedy elevators inside the Petronas Towers will shoot you to the top of the world in no time. 

Aren't they beautiful?

Truly stunning at night. 

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Part I

After spending ten blissful days traveling around Thailand, 

I was feeling nice and relaxed (and recharged)!

We missed the city life, 

so transitioning from the beaches of Krabi to the busy streets of KL wasn't too difficult. 

We felt right at home as soon as we checked into our suite at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel,

smack in the center of Malaysia's capital. 

We spent our first day in KL exploring through Chinatown, 

playing around in Merdeka Square, 

and strolling through the gorgeous butterfly park. 

My senses were overstimulated the whole day - 

between the colorful graffiti decorating the streets,

to the fragrant aroma wafting from the eateries on every corner. 

The mixture of cultures was a beautiful sight to take in from every angle.