The Free Ride: GoKL CityBus

GoKL CityBus is one of the reasons why I want to stay in Malaysia for a longer time. It's a free city bus service within KLCC, Bukit Bintang and Chinatown. When I say free, it's free--you don't have to spend anything. You just have to wait at the designated bus stops and you can enjoy the free ride! This service is very convenient for budget travelers like us.

GoKL CityBus has 2 main routes: Purple & Green Line

The bus goes around the main tourist attractions which makes it easier for budget travelers to go sightseeing in Kuala Lumpur. At first, it was confusing to transfer from Purple Line to Green Line (and vice versa), but on our last day, we got used to it (like a local).

Inside GoKL CityBus

One good thing about GoKL CityBus is that they have free-wifi! Here are the places we visited using GoKL CityBus:

Starhill Gallery in Bukit Bintang

Bukit Bintang

Pavilion Mall

Petronas Towers & Suria KLCC

Central Market

Petaling Street

There's a lot more places that you can visit in Kuala Lumpur using GoKL CityBus. If we had longer time, we would have visited all tourist attractions. Haha! So, basically you don't have to spend a lot of money to travel. And if you're confused, you can always ask the bus driver for directions. Trust me, they're very friendly.

Click this link for more information about GoKL CityBus:

http://www.wonderfulmalaysia.com/tips/gokl-free-city-bus-service.htm

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Eating On A Budget: Jalan Alor's Food Stalls in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur

It was our first night in Kuala Lumpur and we were lucky to stay in an Indian-owned hotel in Jalan Pudu Lama, just a few minutes away from Bukit Bintang. 

Jalan Alor

Prior to our Malaysia trip, I was busy researching about the inexpensive accommodation and restaurants because we were literally on a "tight" budget.

In this case, it doesn't really matter if you're sleepy!

Jalan Alor in Bukit Bintang is a street where you can eat incredibly cheap local Chinese cuisine. You can buy a meal for budget of RM 6 to RM 15 (78 - 195 Pesos).

The experience.

What I like about Jalan Alor is that it reminds me of Sta. Mesa, Manila where street foods and stalls are everywhere. The only difference is, I guess it's more crowded in Jalan Alor-- definitely a tourist's food paradise. Haha!

I was surprised that most street foods are actually boiled then grilled (to perfection)! Haha! I like the way they make sure the food that they serve is clean, pretty safe for tourists, ha.

Mouth-watering! (RM 12)

Set Meal for RM  9!

I find it very interesting to eat foods that I have never eaten before -- talk about getting out of your comfort zone. I was like a little kid drooling on every street food that catches my attention! 

This is somewhat like a pudding we ate for dessert. RM 5!

There's only one catch though, I find the alcohol a little expensive! That's too sad for a frequent drinker like me! Next time I visit Malaysia, I'll make sure I have enough funds for drinking! 

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