Kuala Lumpur is NOT what we expected | Q&A MUKBANG with Local Snacks! 🍴🇲🇾

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In this video, we sit down to answer all your burning questions about who we are!
But that's not all! We're also diving into our experiences in Kuala Lumpur, sharing our genuine thoughts, and debunking some common misconceptions we had about this vibrant city.
To make things even more exciting, we're trying out some of the best local snacks recommended by YOU! Watch us react to these delicious treats and maybe discover some new favourites.
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Timestamps:
1:05 - Intro
7:21 - Price difference between MY and AUS
11:30 - Our Real Thoughts on Kuala Lumpur
11:20 - Weather
19:54 - Food
28:06 - Misconceptions
36:56 - Why we don’t film with Theo often
41:36 - What’s Next?
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💬 Let us know in the comments what questions you have for our next Q&A and what snacks we should try next!

[@samraj3179]

A lot of western tourists complain how hot and humid the weather is in Malaysia. Some can't understand how locals can wear jeans and heavily cover up in this hot weather. BTW, all my pants are in the form of Jeans. I never go out in shorts unless for sports activities. Locals have very well adopted to the hot weather. As a tourist you need to acclimatize yourself. Having lived in Toronto seen 5 cold winters, I acclimatized myself quite comfortably. Seeing local Canadians with running noses and reddish noses with tissues in hand made me surprised myself, as I had no such issues, although coming from equatorial Malaysia. I even used to bathe in cold water at least twice each day, including in Winter. I am now a senior citizen and stiil bathe in cold water sometimes at 2.00 or 3.00 a.m. I do have a heater in my bathroom but I have not used it over a decade. They say bathing in cold water could have bad effects on your bomes. I don't seem to see this effects in my old age. Maybe discipline has played a good part in my life.

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@samraj3179 wow that’s amazing! You’re doing so well! We definitely can’t wait to be able to stand this weather because we love it here

[@xchaix]

on hot day, we suggest you wear a light baggy cotton dress. it is comfortable

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@xchaix thank you!!🙏🏼

[@achozs]

Thank u for your honest commen if it true. because we just a human and need to improve ourself and this also will improve out country. so i waiting your thoughts.

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@achozs thank you for tuning in! We do hope you enjoy it :)

[@josetanks]

For that Cocomelon playground (and most indoor playgrounds in Malaysia), one parent/guardian is free with the kid's entrance; any number of extra need to add on as per need. Still, the cocomalon one is one of the cheapest for that price.. BTW, loving your videos. It's great that you enjoy Malaysia as a family~ Welcome!!

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@josetanks thank you so much ☺️ yes the cocomelon playground is our favourite and it’s so amazing!

[@JezT_T]

I'm glad that you guys like KL, it is always good to know the cost of living in other countries compared to Malaysia. I look forward to your trip to Penang. The weather here is possibly higher in humidity than KL. Food here is generally cheaper but the portions are also smaller.. lifestyle is mostly laid back.. with the exception of the traffic which is a nightmare.. safe travels 🫰🏻

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@JezT_T thank you! Yes traffic is crazy!! 🤪

[@cleeyy.office8851]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and staying true to your feelings. I appreciate that. I love the genuine reaction and I find it insightful. It's nice you respect your kid and you guys are very attentive to his needs and wants. That's so lovely. I've subscribed. Wanting so support you guys and hope your dreams comes true.

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@cleeyy.office8851 aww thank you very much 🙏🏼

[@yuewming]

You are most welcome to visit Petaling Jaya on the LRT n MRT

[@arii1987]

Penang has Australian military presence since the 1960s. Lots of properties that is guarded by them as they are mainly unused since the early 80s. Its under a defence pact with Malaysia. The Five Power Defence Agreement. Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore. So Australia can place the RAAF in the Butterworth Air Force Base when needed. The last time this happened was in 2004 after the Asian Tsunami. Just a knick knack to know 😊

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

Oh wow that’s so interesting! We didn’t know that!!

[@d_n_na]

Nothing to say, just praying for your Family well wherever you guys are. Welcome to Malaysia!

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@d_n_na thank you so much, that’s so nice 😊

[@xchaix]

if you guys like mango sticky rice, you may also try durian with sticky rice. it is same.

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@xchaix 😬😬😬😬 we are scared to try durian haha!

[@xchaix]

@@nomadfamilyjourney dont be scared. durian is friendly :) sweet and creamy

[@fadzilma5907]

you need to experience staying at the cool parts of malaysia, bukit tinggi, cameron, genting, fraser hills, ranau at sabah, kinabalu, places near the hill and mountains.. penang and langkawi are cool too... either way have fun..

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

We definitely have a few of there on our list!!

[@RunsingBagaiNakGila]

If you like chicken rice, I highly recommend having it at The Chicken Rice Shop. Very good.

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@RunsingBagaiNakGila we actually got it for dinner last night 🙏🏼 so good!!

[@RunsingBagaiNakGila]

@@nomadfamilyjourney Glad u had those! 👌❤

[@fadzilma5907]

i can't wait to hear your experience in Penang... it's like Bali and KL in one place maybe. hahaha

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

Oh wow that sounds amazing!!

[@wyuv]

so close to 1k ❤🎉

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@wyuv thank you!

[@syazzyheisen4340]

You should go to famous tax free island called langkawi. If u think kl is cheap wait till you go there. Also bring extra luggage there for all items that you bought haha. Langkawi also have nicest beach in Malaysia. Totally livable there.

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@syazzyheisen4340 it’s definitely on our list!!

[@evgard]

20:08 Mamee monster snack. Usually we crack the noodles first before opening, sprinkle the seasoning, shake and enjoy

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@evgard oh thank you!! 🙏🏼

[@reen964]

The occasional time I eat mammee, I won’t sprinkle the flavoring. Too much msg imo. I’d eat just the noodles

[@xchaix]

any malls in malaysia open at 10am until 10pm. but our restaurants some of them open 24hours a day

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@xchaix the malls are definitely are favourite so far! We enjoy them so much!

[@xchaix]

@@nomadfamilyjourney if you want to cut down you budget for food, just try to find roadside stall. they served homemade food fresh everyday and cheap too

[@flisanone]

That is why most of us esp with kids use car to go from one place to another where we can park our car with cover or underground, under the office buildings, condo and mall to avoid directly walking under hot sun.

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@flisanone Very needed!

[@AxiJas]

Just bought like 20+ local snacks for relateives to try haha ... The thing about the clock can be like slightly different (at least 1 hour I think) as the country needs to standardize the timezone they are using, on the West Malaysia the Sunrise is about 7am but on East its could be 6am hence normally its a bit late at some place and a bit early at some place. I do heard before Australia (especially Perth) doesn't have much things to do at night so its probably the reason why people rest earlier and wake earlier over there as well (apart than Sunrise/Sunset factor). Other obvious reasons is the weather, no one likes to go out walk around a lot when its so hot outside during the day hence people tend to go about more during evening/night and probably this also influence the activities in Australia as well. Well, just hide around when its hot as much as possible LOL ... I can't bear the heat and himidity either hahaha

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

Yeah definitely during the summer in Australia, plus I guess being close to the beach is where we tend to go when it’s hot :) but it’s definitely understandable!!

[@samraj3179]

If you want to go the nearest beach area you could visit Port Dickson which is just less than 2 hours South. If you want nice cold weather you could visit Genting Highlands (a city on the top of a mountain) which is just an hour North East of Kuala Lumpur.

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@samraj3179 thank you 🙏🏼

[@liaanne1047]

I get why foreigners mostly feel shocked to see us in jeans and sweaters and thick clothes in this weather but we've fully adapted and we spend most of our time indoors esp in the office, it's too cold in our offices with the A/C blasting like crazy. We even bring blankets there. 😂 Also, the modest part thing, people often asked if it's too hot in long sleeves/hijab, coming from a hijabi myself, most of our clothes and hijabs are made up of light, cool and airy materials so no it's not hot.😂

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

It definitely was a shock but we understand there is regions purposes plus being climatized! We aren’t there yet! But hopefully one day soon!

[@liaanne1047]

@nomadfamilyjourney it's fine, you do what makes you comfortable. Also, aside from those factors, we mostly covered up cause we really hate getting sunburn. 😂

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@liaanne1047 😂😂😂

[@ThisnametaKenny]

Looks like it's all working out good

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@ThisnametaKenny definitely 👍🏻

[@79kopi79]

When you refered as 'morning people', what time did wake up and starts your day? Regarding shop open hours, you can get groceries from local market instead and grab the locsl breakfast from lots of stand alone shop or stree vendor instead. Shopping complex open at 10am coz they closed at 10pm. Beyond 10pm is kinda the red mark for the kids bed time for majority of malaysian family.

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@79kopi79 thank you for letting us know! We are usually awake around 6:30am :)

[@jojo111623]

This will be good timing to hit the parks for runs or walks or hikes and then head off to the local Kopitiam or mamak stall for brekkie. Or you can visit local markets for the best n freshest produce at that time too. Most working locals start their day at around that time anyways. If you are in KL, check out the parks around like titiwangsa, FRIM forest, Mont Kiara park, broga hills, sg gabai waterfalls area for hikes etc. all within easy KL commute

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@jojo111623 thank you for all the recommendations! We will be back this weekend and can’t wait!

[@jonathan-kh3zy]

100 plus nectar of the gods

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@jonathan-kh3zy definitely!!

[@gamming3g509]

U should visit cameron highland for different weather only 3 hours from kl

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@gamming3g509 we definitely have that on the agenda!

[@RoyalRebel]

@@nomadfamilyjourney Or visit Genting Highlands 😀

[@deshwitat_2]

if u like seafood,then sabah & terengganu is place to travel & eat..if u looking for traditional more village lifestlye,kelantan,terengganu is the place to go to sightseeing,enjoy some beaches,and the food over these states are on a different level from KL..if u have the time & slot in future,do travel to these states while enjoying ur stays..other than that,welcome to malaysia & SEA region ...

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@deshwitat_2 thank you! We do love seafood! We definitely have those places on our list!

[@xchaix]

29:01 simple, be modesty and be good person. that all. simple rule.

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

Couldn’t agree more 🫶🏻

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Hope that you guys have had a good time and a pleasant stay in KL.

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@Yasin_Affandi we sure have! Thank you!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@nomadfamilyjourney Wonderful. 😀

[@wewenang5167]

cheerios!

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@wewenang5167 thank you!!

[@klasikking9813]

malaysian expenses is affordable becoz part of groceries prices like 30% to 50% is subsidised by goverment and so goes with petrol or gas..

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@klasikking9813 oh wow really!! What an amazing government incentive!

[@klasikking9813]

@@nomadfamilyjourney petrol or gas is at rm2.30 per litre

[@nurkhairizadmd.zawawi9975]

Careful with that super ring snack. There’s no turning back when you’re hooked. It’s dangerous, it’s addictive 😂

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@nurkhairizadmd.zawawi9975 😂😂😂 We realised this!!

[@paulmiki607]

Mango sticky rice actually originally came from Thailand

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

Yes we do feel bad it’s our favourite!

[@hakimhakim4216]

It is not like we can control our weather 😂

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

😂😂😂

[@SamsungSamsung-vg2vt]

Your hubby little bit shy but he cute

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

Hahaha thank you!

[@Uchii42]

❤

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@Uchii42 🫶🏻

[@mizie7708]

Really?! its so much expensive to live in Aus.. like u guys, almost 5 thousand per month juz for rolling per week and nothing 2 b save in account in case of any emergency.. if 5,000 aus dollar times 3.179823, u will get around RM15k in equal.. owh my God..

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@mizie7708 yes very very expensive in Aus!!

[@GAJELAScc]

Please visit philippines ❤

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@GAJELAScc It’s definitely on the horizon!! We can’t wait!!

[@roslibinsallehroslibibsall8961]

You go TRX mall

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@roslibinsallehroslibibsall8961 not yet!! We have plans to go!!

[@mohdfaizmohamadshariff2977]

Did you now Malaysia have 4 season..... Hot.... Wery hot..... Wet..... Wery wet.....😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@mohdfaizmohamadshariff2977 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@calvin5429]

23:07 is it wantan mee?

[@agnescheah0785]

Not suitable to both of you.

[@nomadfamilyjourney]

@@agnescheah0785 🫰🏼