The Sex Workers of Kuala Lumpur

The Sex Workers of Kuala Lumpur

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left by Andrew John Rainnie
S1 · E3
Feb 8, 2026
26:01

Episode notes

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world.

In this episode, host Andrew Rainnie reflects on his brief foray into the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, or KL as he came to know it.

The episode explores the panic of waking up on a bus alone, the serendipity of starting a conversation with fellow travellers, and how to politely decline being propositioned by sex workers while traveling.

Topics and themes in this episode

  • Why you should always arrive in new destinations in daylight
  • Travelling overnight on a bus to save on your budget
  • Checking which days things may be closed in other countries
  • Why you should never leave a bag lying near the Batu Caves
  • Why you don’t have to vibe with every place you visit

About the podcast

My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left is a retrospective travel podcast for travellers, backpackers, and anyone who dreams of exploring the world. Based on Andrew Rainnie’s travelogue of the same name, the podcast revisits a year-long journey around the globe, sharing stories, lessons, and insights with honesty and heart.

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast and join Andrew on this journey.

To see pictures relating to this episode, check out @andrewjohnrainnie on Instagram or follow the My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left Facebook page.

For links, resources, and more about Andrew’s creative work, visit www.andrewjohnrainnie.com.

On the next episode

Andrew continues his round-the-world adventure in Krabi, Thailand.

Keywords

travel
backpacking
travelling
solo travelling
My Right Leg Is Tastier Than My Left
round-the-world travel
adventure
round-the-world adventure
why people travel
travel stories
South East Asia
travel writing
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

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