Saying Goodbye to Kota Bharu with One Last Kite

On my final day in Kota Bharu, I make one last trip to the Handicraft Village, watch a wau kite take shape, and reflect on what this month has taught me about Kelantan's crafts, cost of living, and rhythm. Plus, practical notes on leaving the city and the Merdeka kite festival this weekend. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Malaysia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Malaysia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Malaysia Travel Podcast with Aisyah Rahman. Aisyah Rahman is in Kota Bharu, Malaysia. Places in this episode: Handicraft Village, Craft Museum, Pasar Siti Khadijah, Wakaf Bharu station, Padang Merdeka, Kopitiam Kita. Covered: Wau kite craftsmanship and cost, Kota Bharu last-day practicalities, Long-term living costs, Museum visit and local history, Kopitiam culture and food. Chapters:00:00 Handicraft Village01:20 Craft Museum02:50 Pasar Siti Khadijah04:14 Padang Merdeka05:46 Kopitiam Kita07:05 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KotaBharu #KelantanTravel #WauKite #MalaysiaCrafts #NasiKerabu #AyamPercik #SitiKhadijahMarket #JungleRailway #Merdeka2026 #CherangLaut #KopitiamKita #MalaysiaTravel #TravelMalaysia #EastCoastMalaysia #Batik #Songket #HandicraftVillage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/malaysia/