Side-street travel: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Part 1)

When thinking of Malaysia as a destination, touristsMalaysia is a land of paradox. Futuristic cityscapes
usually (and rightfully) head to the great emptyhave exploded out of dense jungle to sit side by
stretches of idyllic beaches and the pristineside with basic huts made of wood and
primary jungles of Malaysian Borneo as they seekcorrugated iron. State of the art stadiums and
their very own paradise for a week or two. Theyvenues are isolated by hectares of palm oil
are never disappointed, for Malaysia has some ofplantation. Sprawling urban developments serviced
the world’s truly stunning landscapes.by a complicated artery of high quality roads that
This article however, is not about the picturesometimes lead to nowhere. There is plenty of
postcard views, nor is it about the things that themoney to be made but don’t drink the
Malaysian Tourism Board might want you to see.water.