Malaysia Travel Stories

Nov 1, 2024 • 7 min read

Malaysia has gone under the radar of budget travelers for too long – this country offers incredible value for money. Here's how to visit on a budget.

Aug 15, 2024 • 7 min read

The best words to describe Malaysian cuisine are “kaleidoscope” and “fusion”: our local gives you the lowdown on what to try and where.

Aug 7, 2024 • 11 min read

With so many incredible things to do in Malaysia, it can be hard to know where to begin. Start with our shortlist of the 15 best experiences available.

Aug 7, 2024 • 8 min read

Here are the best places to go in Malaysia for soft sandy beaches, incredible food and amazing treks through wildlife-filled jungle and national parks.

Jul 25, 2024 • 7 min read

From what to pack to social etiquette, here is everything you need to know before visiting Malaysia.

Jul 25, 2024 • 10 min read

You can explore Malaysia without stepping inside a car but exploring with your own wheels opens up a tropical world. Here are Malaysia's best road trips.

Sep 1, 2023 • 8 min read

It’s impossible to experience all Malaysia offers in one week – but with these suggestions, you’ll get deeper than most

Feb 25, 2022 • 11 min read

Hiking in Malaysia is the perfect way to get away from it all. Whether you crave city views or wildlife encounters, here are the best hikes in Malaysia.

Feb 19, 2022 • 5 min read

A great place for impulsive travelers, many nationals can enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 90 days.

Feb 13, 2022 • 4 min read

From hiking trails to canopy walks, seek out your next adventure at these national parks in Malaysia.

Feb 10, 2022 • 6 min read

With so many to choose from, it’s hard to pick the right beach in Malaysia for your next trip. Here are our picks for the best ones.

Mar 19, 2021 • 8 min read

One year ago while on assignment in Peru, travel writer Marco Ferrarese received news that his parents had contracted COVID-19 at home in Italy. They…

Apr 30, 2020 • 6 min read

A writer attempts to return to Italy from Peru upon learning that his parents had passed away from COVID-19.

Jul 22, 2019 • 6 min read

A week at an all-inclusive resort promises idle, sunny days but it doesn’t usually spell adventure. After all, where’s the thrill of exploration when…

Apr 26, 2017 • 5 min read

The all-enveloping equatorial rainforests of Borneo's fine national parks are great for day hikes, but nothing beats an overnight trek to really…

Jan 14, 2016 • 4 min read

Sitting like an emerald dragon guarding the translucent waters of the South China Sea, Pulau Tioman offers every possible shade of paradise. While many…

Dec 18, 2015 • 5 min read

So you want to roam Malaysia's Cameron Highlands, stroll in tea plantations, and pause for cream­-slathered scones along the way? You aren't alone…

Sep 22, 2015 • 4 min read

More than 750 bird species can be found under Malaysia’s chattering jungle canopies – that’s a whole lot of feathers for a relatively small nation…

Jun 23, 2015 • 4 min read

While there is no shortage of restaurants on the Malaysian holiday island of Langkawi, many of them offer international rather than local food, from…

Apr 7, 2015 • 5 min read

You might get more roti for your ringgit in Kuala Lumpur than in many other big Asian capitals, but who doesn’t love a freebie? There are plenty of…

Oct 3, 2012 • 4 min read

At 130 million years of age, Malaysia’s Taman Negara rainforest is the oldest in the world. Covering 4343 sq km, the national park is one of Malaysia’s…