It was about four and a half years ago when I visited Kuala Lumpur and a few other parts of Malaysia. I was 22 at the time. Life was very different. I had just completed my graduation in Saudi Arabia. But since the institute was affiliated with Binary University, Malaysia I would get my degree from there. We had the option of attending the graduation ceremony in Malaysia or staying in the Kingdom and getting our degrees sent to us.
From my graduation ceremony in Malaysia in 2018. Weather in Malaysia
Its climate is said to be equatorial due to its location in close proximity to the equator. The weather is generally hot and humid throughout the year. The best time to visit the country is considered between December to April. However, since I couldn't reschedule my graduation we booked our flight to Malaysia in August.
The Airport
We got down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport which was absolutely beautiful. A great piece of modern architecture, well built with all the millennial amenities. It even had see-through glass on its roof and upper parts of certain side walls through which you could see the sky and greenery outside which looked absolutely majestic. We then headed to our hotel. There was barely any energy left to do much that day so we decided to pack it in and call it a day.
The Graduation Day
A few days later was my graduation. Me and my buddy along with our families attended the occasion. It was an incredible feeling when your name gets called up and you walk on stage in the robe with the special hot on and receive the degree. We both were also part of the group photo as well. Afterwards, there was a dinner for the students that graduated and their families. We were treated to some incredible local cuisines and dishes. Apparently, seafood was in popular demand for the occasion. The food was great and so was the day.
The Rest of Our Trip
After the incredible graduation ceremony we had a week left to explore the capital. We visited numerous places there. The Petronas Twin Towers, Menara KL,the famous caves in Selangor, various malls, aquariums, etc. We even bought some memorabilia and some Malaysia themed clothing too.
Malaysian Culture
There were numerous parallels I could draw from the U.A.E., particularly Dubai. The architectural obsession with tall buildings and modern infrastructure, the presence of an Islamic culture owing to a muslim majority(however, freedom of religion is granted by their constitution) , presence of a large subcontinental populace, etc. The country possesses a very diverse culture and demographic.
Planning Our Trips
Food
We'd plan where to go the night before or sometimes early in the mornings, be out the whole day and retire back to our hotel room at night. We'd have dinner packed from a restaurant near the hotel and eat it in our room. As for during the day we'd go out at whatever restaurant or mall Kuala Lumpur had that we could find. Also, owing to the great number of subcontinental people living in the nation it was easy to find Indian food.
Transport
They even have an app service called 'Grab' for taxis which is basically a local equivalent of Uber. It is great for tourists as it has algorithms for price. Hence, lesser chances of being fooled with regards to taxi fares. It's especially beneficial for families travelling together like it was for us.
Public Transport such as buses are a great option for individual travels as they cost less than cabs. They also normally have popular locations on their routes.
Sightseeing
Petronas Twin Towers
A side view of the Petronas Twin Towers from an elevated position. Menara Kuala Lumpur 
A photo from on top of the Batu Caves Kuala Lumpur Tower. We also visited the Batu Caves. Outside it was a giant statue of Lord Murugan, right next to the thousands of staircases needing to be climbed to visit the caves(Okay they were only 272 as per the official numbers but still). There were Hindu temples in the region as well. The famous caves are made of limestone and are known for their beauty. Also there was a lot of greenery on the mountains and if I remember correctly a few monkeys too!
A photo of me at an aquarium in Another one from our visit to the aquarium. Kuala Lumpur( and an angry crab in the background) Author bio - I am Srishti Kapoor from the "Lowest Flight Fares"- A US-based online travel firm dealing with thousands of airlines to offer the best travel experience to our esteemed customers.
Other places we visited
Final Thoughts
It was an amazing adventure, one which I never wanted to end but, alas, it did eventually. It concluded as any other trip to a foreign country, with a visit to the airport and a flight. It was a great holiday and I learned a lot not just about Malaysia or Kuala Lumpur but travelling in general. We may have left Malaysia but its memories definitely haven't left us.
