See what the experts are saying about Pulau Redang. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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The best temples & shrines
Jalan Tokong, Malacca (Malaysia): This street, in the historical heart of the city, supports a Malay mosque, a Chinese temple, and a Hindu temple existing peacefully side by side -- the perfect example of how the many foreign religions that c... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Compared with spicy Thailand to the north and cosmopolitan Singapore to the south, Malaysia is a relative secret to many from the West, and most travelers to Southeast Asia skip over it, opting for more heavily traversed routes. Boy, are t... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- The main office for American Express is located in KL at Menara Maybank, Ground Level banking hall, Jalan Perak (tel. 1300/886-688). Business Hours -- Banks are open from 10am to 3pm Monday through Friday and 9:30 to 11... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
The Malaysia Tourism Board (MTB) (www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my) can provide some information by way of pamphlets and advice before your trip, but keep in mind they are not as sophisticated as the Singapore Tourism Board. Much of the information... Continue reading »
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When to go
There are two peak seasons in Malaysia, one in winter and another in summer. The peak winter tourist season falls roughly from the beginning of December to the end of January, covering the major winter holidays -- Christmas, New Year's Day, C... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Malaysia has six international airports -- at Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, and Johor Bahru -- and 14 domestic airports at locations that include Kota Bharu, Kuantan, and Kuala Terengganu. Specific airpor... Continue reading »
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Health & insurance
Staying Healthy The tap water in KL is supposedly potable, but I don't recommend drinking it -- in fact, I don't recommend drinking tap water anywhere in Malaysia. Bottled water is inexpensive enough and readily available at convenience st... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Entry Requirements To enter the country you must have a valid passport. Citizens of the United States do not need visas for tourism and business visits, and upon entry are granted a Social/Business Visit Pass good for up to 3 months. Citiz... Continue reading »
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Getting around
The modernization of Malaysia has made travel here -- whether it's by plane, train, bus, taxi, or self-driven car -- easier and more convenient than ever. Malaysia Airlines has service to every major destination within the peninsula and East... Continue reading »
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Money
Malaysia's currency is the Malaysian ringgit. Prices are marked as RM (a designation I've used throughout this guide). Notes are issued in denominations of RM1, RM2, RM5, RM10, RM20, RM50, RM100, RM500, and RM1,000. One ringgit is equal to 10... Continue reading »
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Regions in brief
Malaysia's territory covers peninsular Malaysia -- bordering Thailand in the north just across from Singapore in the south -- and two states on the island of Borneo, Sabah and Sarawak, approximately 240km (150 miles) east across the South Chi... Continue reading »
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General tips
Ecotourism Malaysia's rainforests are disappearing at an alarming rate thanks to logging and clearing, and its coral reefs are beginning to show signs of abuse. Unfortunately these natural wonders are some of the country's best attractions.... Continue reading »
Pulau Redang Travel Experiences
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Paradise on Perhentians
This part of the trip was the initial break up of the original group. Bubbles the extractor and the tossing insomniac drew me from the or... Continue reading »
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Kota Bharu
We got the bus to Kota Bharu from Penang. We managed to play the 'ABC' game for the majority of the 8 hour trip. Strawberry also braved h... Continue reading »
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Perfecr Perhentian!
Hi!so after a 7 hour bus journey we arrived at the pier to catch the boat over to the islands. we were on the fast boat which took about... Continue reading »
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Beach paradise finally!
Did you know that Malaysia is one hour ahead of Thailand? I didn't, until I missed my bus to Kuala Besut, the jumping off point to... Continue reading »
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So Much Sun...
Hello all!Well, the three of us are currently in the small city of Kota Bharu near the Malaysia-Thai border. A lot has happened in... Continue reading »
