Category: Destinations

You want to know what it’s actually like to throw yourself at Malaysia and see what sticks. The good, the bad, the sweaty, the downright humbling moments that no how-to can ever truly capture Outdoor Adventure Malaysia. I didn’t just “visit” Malaysia. I argued with it, got lost in it, and came out the other

The Truth About Langkawi vs. Penang They Don’t Tell You Let me be real with you – I almost cancelled my Malaysia trip because I couldn’t decide between these two islands. My Instagram was flooded with perfect sunset shots from Langkawi’s beaches and food markets from Penang’s streets until I wanted to throw my phone.

Langkawi Travel: The Insider’s Guide They Don’t Want You to See. Let me paint you the real picture of Langkawi – not the Instagram-filtered version, but the raw, unfiltered truth that only comes from years of sweating through its humid seasons and dodging tourist traps. I remember my first monsoon here back in 2018 when

Our Malaysian Honeymoon Disaster That Turned Perfect (A True Story). In this guide on how to plan a Malaysia honeymoon trip, let me tell you about our Malaysian honeymoon – not the Instagram-perfect version, but the real, chaotic, beautiful mess that happened. Grab a coffee, because this story has everything: food poisoning, monsoons, and the best

My Love Affair with Malaysia: A Local’s Raw Travel Diary. If you’re fond of knowing the list on Top 100 Places to Visit in Malaysia, let me tell you how we really experience Malaysia – not from guidebooks, but through years of living between the skyscrapers and jungle trails. I’m sitting here at my usual

Malaysia’s Most Epic Backpacking Adventure. My 3-Week Journey Through Chaos and Beauty may help you find the most helpful Malaysia backpacking itinerary. I stumbled into Malaysia somewhat accidentally after a visa mix-up in Thailand, and what began as a plan B turned into the most unexpectedly incredible trip of my life. This isn’t some polished

Navigating KL Like a Local: A Tourist’s Guide to Public Transport That Doesn’t Suck Let me tell you about the time I tried to impress my visiting cousin by being her “KL transport guru” – only to end up on the wrong train to Shah Alam when we were trying to get to Batu Caves.

Malaysia’s Hiking Paradise: A Trail-Tested Guide Through 10 Unforgettable Adventures Malaysia ruined hiking for me everywhere else. I didn’t realize this until I found myself halfway up some ‘world-famous’ trail overseas, thinking ‘This is nice… but where’s the meromictic lake? Where are the pitcher plants? Where’s the teh tarik stall at the trailhead?’  Top hiking

Malaysia is a remarkably unique place where high-rise buildings stand next to the old rainforests, and contemporary geopolitics connects such varied cultures from different parts of the world… into one travel destination. The country is loaded with nature’s miracles that comprise untouched islands, lofty mountains, urban cities, and charming towns. Moreover, even if it is