OK so I must admit I didn’t quite do my research about Cebu. There is also an array of amazing food and fresh tropical fruit at low cost. You can get cheap clothes, sunnies, watches and bags. Scores of markets line the streets, similar to the markets in Bali (Kuta).Īs usual, be prepared to bargain for prices. If you have an overnight in KL it’s worth checking out China Town in the city. They came across as quite unwelcoming. Perhaps the Australian Government’s influence is part of the reason why. I spent three weeks throughout Malaysia in 2014 and the general vibe of the locals was not great. They also carry out Police raids and water patrol units to hunt out refugees and send them back to where they came. The land of milk and honey.Īs I found out, the Australian Government funds search and rescue operations in Malaysia by helicopter. ![]() Most with falsehoods on reaching the shores of Australia. Poverty is real, as it’s a common stop for refugees that have fled Myanmar (Burma) who stay illegally in slum-like conditions, waiting for the next option to flee the city. ![]() It’s rare to see blue sky through the thick smog that permanently coats the city. The city of KL itself is pretty bad and pollution There’s two airports so make sure you get the right one. Services are available by way of taxi, train and bus direct from the airport. KL offers many options accommodation wise (affordable backpacker dorms to luxury hotels) and public transport is reliable and regular. It’s familiar and I know where things are. I like KL as it’s been a transit point for multiple Indo, Mentawai and Malaysian trips. Heading through KL is a pretty common route for surfers wishing to get a slice of Cloud9. ![]() I like to talk about going on a surf trip prepared. I booked four flights en route to Philippines. Tracking somewhat close islands for a chance of a wave, began to take over the time I should have been working on my online stuff. But for the first time since learning to surf, I completely lost my muscle tone in my paddle arms which was a very bizarre feeling. I had initially planned on a six month stay to work on my online business. Somehow I managed to survive two months in Northern Thailand, completely extracted from any sniff of a surf scene.
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