Kuala Lumpur quickly became one of our absolute favorite cities. The people were genuinely friendly, the food was amazing, and the serviced apartments we stayed at were probably better than anywhere we’ve ever seen. All that aside though, make sure you go in prepared for the heat, the traffic, and a city that rewards the…
We took our first ever trip to Malaysia in January 2026 and were honestly surprised in the best way possible. Here’s the thing about KL’s weather: it’s always hot, always humid, and always potentially rainy. There’s no real ‘cool season.’ What changes month to month is how much it rains and when — and that’s…
Short answer: Yes — and honestly, it ruined every other city for us a little bit. We’ve both lived in Istanbul for three years, and we still talk about it almost daily. Istanbul is one of those cities that is unforgettable from the moment you step outside Istanbul airport. It gets under your skin in…
Picking where to stay in Istanbul matters more than in most cities. It’s a genuinely enormous place that spans two continents, public transportation options on the land, in the air, and on water (yes, you can take a ferry to work 😅), and with distinct neighbourhoods that each have completely different vibes. Stay in the…
