I really enjoyed being back Kuala Lumpur again last week. Although I wouldn’t want to live there because it lacks the energy and chaos that I so love about Bangkok, I am still very fond of it. This is because 16 years ago it was my first experience of Asia. Over the years I’ve made many return visits and it has been interesting to watch the city evolve. Much of the change has fortunately been for the better .

KL has an interesting mix of colonial-era and contemporary architecture infused with elements of Islamic design.

Many of the older buildings such as the one that now houses the National Textile Museum have been beautifully restored. At night they are lit up and the park opposite is a pleasant place to sit admire the buildings and changing colours.

A short walk away a vibrant Indian district is home to excellent ‘bannana leaf’ restaurants where you can get some superb southern Indian food. Here the old shophouses are overshadowed by towering office blocks .

Fortunately not all of the city has had a facelift and there are plenty of nicely textured street scenes to capture.