Genting and Cameron Highlands, Malaysia's Unknown Beauties

The first time I went to Genting was when I was so small I couldn't even remember.

But the fun you'll have there, is something you won't forget.

If you like cozy, family places where you can just chill, then Genting and Cameron are the places to go.

Cameron Highland is a humid, slightly chilly place up high in the mountains. They are best known for their strawberries. If you visit, you'll get back home and realise how bad the ones we eat taste. There's definitely something in the air. No one leaves without buying something with a strawberry on it. Even if it is a pillow or a glass keychain with strawberries laser-ed into the middle which you lose because you took it to school to show your friends and still cry about it to this day.

Genting is the opposite of that. Its so cold that sometimes you need a winter coat. IN MALAYSIA. It's nearly always foggy and it's what makes the place. They had an awesome theme park (outdoor and indoor) and a gaming park too. They got rid of the theme parks... and built some NEW ones! I'm pretty sure they might open in time for Christmas this year! Another fact is, one man painstakingly built the 3 km road up the mountain for his family, so ask about the history from some staff there, it's pretty cool.

Every time I go, I always stay at Resorts World, in the Maxim tower, but it's hard to get in unless you book, so any one is good (but there are some with ghost stories so check out Genting stories before you book). 

There is a casino for adults in Genting and is SO exclusive, kids can't even go to that level! And downstairs, it gets really chilly, so all you need to do is pop into the Starbucks and buy a 15RM Venti Hot Choc! Then, when you're all warmed up, head to the Baskin Robbins there. In the morning, I always opt for the buffet- their soups are the BEST and if breakky isn't your thing, head over to the corner cafe for their carrot cake and mushroom soup. You won't regret a thing.

So do yourselves a favour, and next time you jump on a super cheap flight to Asia, take a chance with Malaysia- you'll find your second home there.

XX, Jas