A slow weekend in Malacca, just the three of us
Where we stayed, what we ate, and the one thing I'd skip next time.
We wanted a weekend away that didn’t involve a flight or an early alarm. Malacca was the answer: close enough for a short trip, different enough to feel like a holiday.
Getting there
We took a coach and our girl slept most of the way. Pack snacks, a jacket for the air-con, and everyone’s passports in one pouch so you’re not digging through bags at the checkpoint.
Where to stay
Pick somewhere within walking distance of the old town. It saves a lot of taxi rides in the heat. We chose a small hotel along the river, and it was worth paying a little more for.
What we ate
Chicken rice balls, cendol, and far too many pineapple tarts. Go early to the popular places, or in the late afternoon when the queues are shorter.
Plan one thing per half-day. With a child in tow, everything takes twice as long, and that’s fine.
What I’d skip
The night market on a Saturday. It was too crowded to enjoy. Next time we’ll go on Friday evening instead.