Off the Beaten Path (2015) : 5x5

Today we visit Kuala Lumpur, the capital and largest city of Malaysia. Located at the meeting point of the Gombak and Klang rivers, its name reflects its origins as a “muddy confluence.” The city has about 1.8 million residents, with over 7 million in the greater metropolitan area. Kuala Lumpur is a truly cosmopolitan hub, where Malays make up less than half the population, alongside strong Chinese and Indian communities. Once a small mining town, it has grown into a modern city known for its skyline and green parks. One of its residents is Marek from Svidník, who arrived recently after years working across Asia as a respected bartender. Now a trainer and sales manager in the cocktail industry, he explores the city with his Mexican wife Lula, sharing their passion for travel and discovering new flavours.