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The 15 best experiences you can have in MalaysiaAug 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.
Malaysia Travel Stories
tips and adviceThe 9 most sensational places to visit in MalaysiaAug 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.
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destination practicalitiesEverything you need to know before visiting MalaysiaJul 25, 2024 • 7 min read
From what to pack to social etiquette, here is everything you need to know before visiting Malaysia.
road tripsThe 8 best road trips in Malaysia for beaches, wildlife and moreJul 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.
wildlife and nature7 days exploring the rich food and culture of MalaysiaSep 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
activities5 ways to seek out an outdoor adventure in MalaysiaSep 1, 2023 • 8 min read
Nature treks, caves and dive sites are just some of the world-class natural wonders Malaysia offers to adventurers
activitiesTop 10 hikes in MalaysiaFeb 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.
destination practicalitiesDo I need a visa to visit 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.
hikingMalaysia’s best national parks: A mesmerising menagerie of mountains, rainforest, and millennia-old cavesFeb 13, 2022 • 4 min read
From hiking trails to canopy walks, seek out your next adventure at these national parks in Malaysia.
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budget travelGetting around Malaysia is child’s play with these tropical tipsFeb 12, 2022 • 6 min read
Malaysia is divided between the Malay peninsula and tropical Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo, but getting around is easy with these simple tips.
beachesMalaysia's 9 best beaches: From 900 islands and 3000 miles of coastline, we pick our favesFeb 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.
travelogue'Ghosts are a big part of life in Malaysia': healing one year after losing my parents to COVIDMar 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…
travelogue'Will we ever make it back?' Returning home to grieve following COVID-19 lossApr 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.
foodAll-inclusive adventures: 10 resorts you should consider for your next tripJul 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…
sustainable travelWhat to pack: trekking through Borneo's rainforestsApr 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…
beachesEscape to Tioman: where to get wet and wild on Malaysia's adventure islandJan 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…
hikingHow to plan a trip to Malaysia's Cameron HighlandsDec 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…
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wildlife and natureBirdwatching in Malaysia: an essential guideSep 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…
foodHow to eat like a local in LangkawiJun 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…
budget travelKuala Lumpur for free: exploring Malaysia's capital on a tight budgetApr 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…
Getting to and doing Taman Negara, Malaysia by yourselfOct 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…
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