Julie

St. Regis KL’s Delightful Christmas Afternoon Tea (+ More Festive Fun for Families!)

If you’re looking for a wonderful place to celebrate Christmas with the family in Kuala Lumpur, I think you’ll love St. Regis KL. When it comes to the holidays and timeless traditions, they’ve perfected the art down to a tee. Going with a “Letters to Santa” theme this year, this playful idea is carried through […]

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Half-Day DIY Walking Tour of Kuala Lumpur: Chinatown & Central Market (Kid-Friendly!)

If you’re looking for a DIY walking tour of Kuala Lumpur, I’ve got a fun itinerary to share with you! I’m a mama in Malaysia who enjoys traipsing around in my own city (there’s truly plenty to see!) and I do it all with my little toddler so all the itineraries I share are naturally

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Moving to Malaysia With Family: Local Mama’s Relocation Guide (2024)

Planning on moving to Malaysia with family and wondering how to go about it? I hear ya! There’s plenty to think about – visas, which city and state to settle down in, how much living here actually costs… Yeah, it gets overwhelming real quick. But I hope to take some things off your mental load.

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A collage of the water park at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur City Center and a family swimming in the pool at this family hotel in Kuala Lumpur.

17 Best Family Hotels In Kuala Lumpur (Local Mama’s Picks 2024)

From the Author: As a local mama with a soft spot for staycations, I’m excited to see a lot of kid-friendly hotels popping up in KL these days! I’ve stayed in some of these places and researched the others for our upcoming holidays. Here’s my go-to list 🙂  Looking for the best family-friendly hotels in

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A collage of the best places to visit in KL for free. On the left, a kid dips in the KLCC Park pool and on the right, a kid plays at Bank Negara Museum.

24 Kid-Friendly Places To Visit In KL For Free (+ 2 I DON’T Recommend)

From the Author: Although Kuala Lumpur is a pretty budget-friendly city for families, you can easily rack up quite the bill traveling around with little ones. As a local mama, I keep our entertainment budget in check by exploring plenty of fun activities that don’t cost a single ringgit! Looking for the best free things

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