Kuala Lumpur
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Contents
1 When to go
3 Visas
4 Accomodations To Stay In Kuala Lumpur
5 Where to stay in Kuala Lumpur
7 Eating in Kuala Lumpur
7.1 Family friendly restaurants
8 Top 10 things to do in Kuala Lumpur with kids
10 Doctor in Kuala Lumpur
11 Getting Around Kuala Lumpur
11.1 Hiring a car
11.2 Hiring a car and driver
11.3 Taxis
11.4 Shuttle buses
11.5 Car seats
11.6 Getting from the airport
12 Budget
13 What to pack for Kuala Lumpur
13.1 Kuala Lumpur packing list
13.2 Mosquito protection
When To Visit Bali:
The best time to visit Bali depends on what you consider the "best time". Are you looking for the best weather? OR are you looking for it to be less crowded? Or maybe the best combo of both?
So there's really two things to consider when figuing out the best time to visit Bali.
The first is the weather which can be summed up in two seasons: Wet & Dry.
Dry Season: April – September (best time to visit weather wise)
Wet Season: October – March
In general you will see rain more often then not. But the good news is that it usually doesn't rain all day, just for a few hours and it never gets cold. If you're on a short timeline we completely understand why you would want to avoid this, but if your schedule is a little bit more flexible, the wet season really isn't that bad. The other downside to the wet season though is that there are more bugs which means more bites.
The second thing to consider is the holiday schedule.
Busy Season*:
July & August
Easter Holidays
Christmas / New Year (December till 1st week of January)
*Even at busy times though, there is plenty of room for everyone and there is plenty to do in Bali for families at any time of year.
So if you are looking for both the dry season and for it to be less busy (and less expensive), the best time to come to Bali would be :
Best Time To Visit:
April-June (just trying to avoid Easter if possible)
September
Shoulder Season:
October & March would be considered the "shoulder" season and would not be a bad option either. You may see a little rain but the prices and affordability will be better.
Accomodations
We see there being 2 main options for family accommodations in Bali and then some sub categories beneath them.
1. Family Hotel or Resorts
When it comes to hotels and resorts, Bali is tons of family friendly options to choose from.
The advantage to the resorts is that they typically have everything you need to entertain you and your kids and technically you don't even have to leave. Most of them have multiple pools and restaurants, a kids club, fitness gym and many other amenities and activities at your disposal.
2. Entire Family Villa Rentals
Family villas in Bali can be an excellent option for bali holidays with kids. This generally means an entire house with a private yard which often includes a private pool. Some even come with staff.
These are an excellent option but keep in mind that the pools are rarely fenced and many of the villas are open air meaning there may be no wall between your living area and your pool. This may not be a concern with older kids but can cause headaches for those of us with younger kids. Thankfully, you can hire a pool fence – check out services such as this. Or you can just do what we did and hire a villa that is fully enclosed so that the kids can’t accidentally end up in the pool.
For specific bookings you also have multiple options.
Pre-Booking: Having the peace of mind that you have a home secured for your family is usually a top priority but if you're willing to wait until you get to Bali you can get a WAY better deal. However, we recognize that this isn't always realistic for an entire family like it might be a single person or a young couple. We tend to recommend doing what we did which is to book the first few days or week ahead of time and then find cheaper accommodation when you arrive. Sites like Airbnb, booking.com, and agoda.com have some great villas but the reality is, you can get the same quality of villas for much cheaper when you arrive. Alternatively, you can look at a few Facebook sites online for people listing their villas directly. If you're looking for a 2 week stay or longer, there are some great deals to be had.
What Area of Bali To Stay In
We currently have 2 top picks for this. Ubud and Canggu.
Ubud
Ubud is the unofficial spiritual capital of Bali. It is home to the most healers, wellness centers, and other people genuinely looking to better themselves. It also is home to amazing restaurants, yoga centers, temples and very close to so many of the great natural wonders you'll want to visit while in Bali.
Canggu
We love Canggu because we feel its the perfect blend of having some of the more "trendy" restaurants and shops while still not being completely overrun by tourism. You get the benefit of eating great meals and a stylish environment while not dealing with the over commercialized aspect that other parts of Bali (*Cough* Seminyak, Kuta, Legian *Cough*) have. Canggu also has more family-friendly restaurants than any other place in the world (at least that we know of). We're talking jungle gyms, trampolines, or skate parks built right next to the dining tables.
What Area of Bali Not To Stay In
Seminyak, Legian, Kuta
Put simply, these areas are over-developed and have turned into toursist centers. They lack the true identity of Bali that you will find in the rest of the island. Don't get us wrong, there are some amazing resorts there and if your plan is to just stay on resort property the whole time, by all means go for it. But if you want to experience a little more of "real" Bali, we would suggest avoiding them.
Eating In Kuala Lumpur
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Here's a list our our favorite healthy and family friendly restaruants.
Sala - a Tex-mex Latin inspired vegan restaurant. We had an amazing meal here that reminded us of some of our pre-vegan mexican meals back in San Diego. We were blown away at how good they recreated all the flavors of a great mexican burrito without using any meat or dairy products. Although this place isn't "authentic" malay cuisine, I would say its a great dining option while visiting KL.