Once again, I am blown away by AI. My wife and I are planning on a trip to southeast Asia early next year and I would normally spend hours researching places, thing to do, restaurants on Tripadvisor then trying to pick a hotel around the activities I want to do but AI did this all in a matter of seconds. I simply told AI my preferences of things I wanted to do and it created the sample itinerary below.
Malaysia – Sample Trip
Kuala Lumpur – Exploring the City’s Essence
Day 1: Arrival and Introduction
Check-in at your hotel in KL.
Evening: Dinner at Atmosphere 360, the revolving restaurant at the KL Tower, offering panoramic views of the city.
Day 2: Iconic Kuala LumpurMorning:
Visit Petronas Twin Towers (Skybridge and Observation Deck).
Afternoon: Explore KLCC Park and Aquaria KLCC.
Evening: Fine dining at Marini’s on 57, an Italian restaurant near the Twin Towers.
Day 3: Historical and Cultural Sites
Morning: Tour Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Dataran Merdeka, and Masjid Jamek.
Lunch: Try Malaysian specialties at Bijan Bar & Restaurant.
Afternoon: Explore National Museum and National Monument.
Evening: Stroll through Central Market and Petaling Street Night Market.
Day 4: Art and Heritage
Morning: Visit Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia and National Mosque.
Afternoon: Explore the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery and Sin Sze Si Ya Temple.
Dinner: Head to Troika Sky Dining for contemporary international cuisine.
Day 5: Shopping and Local Flavors
Morning: Shop at Pavilion KL or Suria KLCC.
Lunch: Fine dining at Cilantro Restaurant.
Evening: Explore Bangsar Village and dine at Nadodi, offering modern Indian-Malaysian cuisine.
Day 6: Parks and Relaxation
Morning: Visit the Perdana Botanical Gardens and KL Butterfly Park.
Lunch: Merchant’s Lane Café, a trendy spot in Chinatown.
Afternoon: Relax at a rooftop bar like Vertigo at Banyan Tree.
Day 7: Day Trip to Batu Caves
Morning: Take a short trip to Batu Caves, a Hindu temple and cultural site.
Afternoon: Visit the nearby Royal Selangor Pewter Factory for a workshop tour.
Evening: Return to KL and enjoy dinner at Fuego, a Latin American restaurant with stunning city views.
Week 2: Expanding Horizons and Hidden Gems
Day 8: Local Neighborhoods
Morning: Explore Kampung Baru, a traditional Malay village in the heart of KL.
Lunch: Try authentic nasi lemak at Village Park Restaurant.
Afternoon: Visit Thean Hou Temple, a six-tiered Chinese temple.
Evening: Dinner at DC Restaurant by Darren Chin for a French-Asian fusion experience.
Day 9: Modern Attractions
Morning: Visit The Exchange TRX and experience cutting-edge architecture.
Afternoon: Explore Museum of Illusions.
Dinner: Experience Malaysian fusion dishes at Beta KL.
Day 10: Day Trip to Malacca
Morning: Drive or take a bus to Malacca City (2 hours from KL).
Visit A Famosa Fort, Stadthuys, and Jonker Street.
Lunch: Try Malacca’s signature chicken rice balls and cendol.
Evening: Return to KL.
Day 11: Culinary Day
Morning: Attend a Malaysian cooking class at LaZat Malaysian Home Cooking.
Afternoon: Tour Brickfields (Little India) for cultural immersion.
Evening: Dinner at Tamarind Springs, an Indochinese fine dining experience.
Day 12: Art and Fashion
Morning: Visit ILHAM Gallery and RexKL for contemporary art and indie vibes.
Afternoon: Explore Jalan Alor for street food.
Evening: Have dinner at Entier, a French-inspired dining spot.
Day 13: Nature and Adventure
Morning: Explore KL Forest Eco Park and KL Tower Sky Deck.
Afternoon: Visit Zoo Negara or Sunway Lagoon for a wildlife or theme park experience.
Dinner: Go for an upscale local meal at OpenHouse KLCC.
Day 14: Evening Excursion
Spend a relaxed day and, in the evening, take a trip to Kuala Selangor Fireflies for a magical boat ride among the glowing fireflies.
Week 3: Beyond Kuala Lumpur
Day 15: Day Trip to Cameron Highlands
Morning: Head to Cameron Highlands for cool weather, tea plantations, and strawberry farms.
Visit Boh Tea Estate and enjoy a scenic lunch.
Evening: Return to KL.
Day 16: Cultural Exploration
Morning: Visit Sri Mahamariamman Temple.
Afternoon: Take a walking tour of Chow Kit Market and Lorong Haji Taib.
Dinner: Enjoy Peranakan dishes at Limapulo: Baba Can Cook.
Day 17: Relax and Pamper
Morning: Enjoy a spa day at Banyan Tree Spa or Mandarin Oriental Spa.
Afternoon: Leisurely explore Publika for art galleries and independent boutiques.
Dinner: Try Cantaloupe at Troika Sky Dining.
Day 18: Day Trip to Genting Highlands
Morning: Travel to Genting Highlands for casinos, theme parks, and cool weather.
Explore SkyAvenue Mall and take the Awana SkyWay cable car.
Evening: Return to KL.
Day 19: Shopping and Souvenirs
Spend the day at Mid Valley Megamall or The Gardens Mall.
Buy souvenirs at Central Market and Chinatown.
Dinner: End your trip with a meal at Dewakan, Malaysia’s first Michelin-starred restaurant.
Day 20: Wrap-Up
Free time to revisit favorite spots or relax at your hotel.
Final shopping at Lot 10 Hutong Food Court for takeaway delicacies.
Evening: Toast to your trip at Heli Lounge Bar.
Day 21: Departure
Hotels
I also asked about nearby hotels and received an interactive map (screen shot below).
Trip Map
I also asked for an interactive map (screen shot below) and it created one that I can keep on my mobile phone for review!
iPhone vs AI
When I purchased my first iPhone, I was blown away with all the things it could do. I wrote a post about it on my old blog (now gone) but I do recall writing how my iPhone was a radio, television, bank, trading platform, communication device, an infinite library of books, and so much more only limited by the apps available.
I see now that AI will become my CPA, travel agent, research analyst, art designer, graphics artist, painter, musician, stock analyst, teacher, trainer and so much more.
Honestly, I am glad that I am nearing the end of my career because technology is starting to become scary efficient and it makes me wonder what any jobs will be left that can’t be automated in the next decade.
Share The Wealth
What’s the most innovative thing you’ve used AI for so far? Let me know in the comments below.