Your Guide for a Memorable Malaysia Trip

So you have decided to choose Malaysia for your next vacation. Well, considering the cultural diversity and impressive attractions this country has to offer, you will certainly end up loving to explore this location. However, although Malaysia makes the perfect trip destination, it also requires you to some thorough vacation planning, in order to enjoy the experience to the fullest.  Make your trip as memorable as possible, buy following these few useful guidelines

First comes first – get your Visa!
Because traveling to Malaysia will require you to have a visa, you will need to start your vacation planning with this step. Although received the necessary paperwork might not take that long, in order to avoid any potential inconveniences, it is best advised to handle this task with sufficient time prior to your departure. Now you have the possibility to apply and obtain your Malaysia visa even online. Research the topic, find out what documents you will be needing, fill in the necessary applications and wait until your Visa request is approved before buying plane tickets.


Know the major attractions!
You will probably not have the time necessary to actually discover all the amazing things this country has to show, so knowing the must-see attractions in advance will help you stay organized during your vacation, and actually get a glimpse of Malaysia’s most beautiful places. From the Gunung Gading National Park to the Kek Lok Si Temple and the Batu Caves, there are certain locations that you should make the time to explore. Search online to see what other tourists recommend and go prepared. This will help you make the most out of your stay.


Go for street food!
When it comes to food, if you want cheap and tasty, you will not go wrong with street food. While at a restaurant you will have to pay at least 25 MYR for a meal, the street food alternative will never be more expensive than 15 MYR, with options that even go below the amount of 5 MYR. With such an affordable price range, the meals you will get from food trucks will also not disappoint you in terms of taste.


Rent a vehicle
If you are planning to travel around by taxi, you should be prepared with a lot of money. If you don’t want to spend a fortune on taxi fares, opting for the rental car alternative is recommended. By renting a vehicle you can reach all attractions you want to visit, get around easily and fast, all without breaking the bank. You will find many rental cars offers just by searching on the web, so after you purchase your plane ticket, this is the next thing that you should handle.


If you have never had the chance to visit Malaysia before, then you will certainly be pleasantly surprised with the numerous things this country can offer you as a tourist. However, in order for your travel experience to be as enjoyable as you desire, these are a few things you should know in advance.

This is a contribution from one of our contributing writers.