After visiting Kuala Lumpur 5 times in 5 months

I reckon I'll definitely regret it if I don't keep these memories now. I once again visited 8 countries in my 2nd round including a lot of back and forth to KL (Malaysia).

Netherlands - Malaysia - Philippines - Thailand - New Zealand - Hong Kong - Japan - Korea - Singapore

Malaysia

I have been to Malaysia for 5 times from Nov to May. I stayed with Anisha this time. I expected to learn a bit more about India by staying with an Indian family. Unfortunately, her parents work in another town during working days. However, I had a lot of deep conversations with Anisha - she is a really empathetic person. She introduced her guru to me (I don't know her name). Her mom got very excited when she knew that I want to learn yoga and meditation in India. ;-)

I finally got to see Huilin's boyfriend (8 years together - jealous!). As usual, Huilin took me to quite a few family gatherings. Her family came from south China (Canton province). So they speak Mandarin, Cantonese and English. I loved meeting her family because it is such a sweet picture of reunions. Also because they often go to good restaurants for yummy food - very typical Chinese! I have tried quite a few typical 'Malaysian' cousine: e.g. Rou Gu Cha - a souple cooked with meat and bones. (However, I googled it just now that it is claimed as a Singaporean special.)

I spent a fun weekend with Chopu and Pruthvi after XPRO before I went to Thailand. It was fun and relaxing especially after a hectic APXLDS. We did all sorts of things - amusement park inside Times Square, cocktail at Starhill, a lot of meals at foodcourts (my favourite!!!); cheap digital products shopping; Petronas towers; Aquaria within 2 days. I was actually glad when I sent them off to the airport - thank god, no more bumming around!

Malaysia remains one of my favorite AP countries for many reasons:

• Multicultural: I loved seeing mosques everywhere downtown KL. I loved eating food from different part of Asia. I can see how this country is challenged with different ethnical groups living together. It is a very entrepreneurial country knowing what it can capitalize on.
• Food: diverse and sooooooo yummy!
• East islands: I haven't been there. I heard they are better than Lankawi - must be like heaven. ;-)
• AIESEC in Malaysia: Apart from how fast they grow and what they are doing, I love to see alumni, trainees coming back for dinners and drinks very often.

I'll definitely go back again soon. I'll visit Huilin's family for some more eating! ;-)