Sunday, June 4, 2023

Marco Ferrarese

Marco Ferrarese has lived in Penang since 2009 and is an expert on Malaysia and Borneo. He authored chapters on Malaysia and Brunei for the Rough Guides and published several books. He has written on travel, culture and extreme music in Asia for a variety of international publications and shares his Penang intelligence on the Penang Insider.

Posts by Marco Ferrarese

Sungai Relau Treetop Walk: A new attraction revives Malaysia’s oldest national...

There’s something about rainforests that just fascinates me. It’s not just the eternal sounds of insects and birds, the large and tall...

Chulia Court: Best Night Club in George Town, Penang, in 2023?

Tucked in the very center of George Town’s tourist-haven Chulia Street, a large, stylishly refurbished shophouse occupies one of the strip’s most...

Penang Peranakan Mansion: the Baba Nyonya Museum of Penang

Since being given a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription in 2008, George Town on Penang island has developed and transformed quickly. And...

Ultimate 2023 Guide to MM2H Malaysia My Second Home Visa: Still...

The tropical beaches of Penang, its famous hawker food, multicultural character, Penang street art scene, and laid-back lifestyle are an attractive destination...

13 Best Beaches in Langkawi you Must Visit in 2023

Now that you have come to Langkawi (check how to get from Penang to Langkawi and from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi), the...

25 Incredible Ipoh Attractions you Must Visit in 2023: Best Things...

When it comes to colonial heritage, Penang Island gets all the praise as the jewel in Malaysia’s crown. However, fewer are keen...

Penang Ferry: Ultimate 2023 Guide to traveling by sea between George...

Penang Ferry opened in 1894 as the only link between Penang island and the railway to Singapore. It’s still operating despite the...

29 Unmissable Things to Do and Eat in Bukit Mertajam in...

So very few people come to Penang state and decide to give Bukit Mertajam (known by locals as “BM”) a try. Set...

60 Unmissable Things to Do in Penang: the Ultimate 2023 Penang...

Penang is a small island, but it packs in a big number of great travel experiences. From peeking above the skyline from...

The Haven Ipoh: Stay in Luxurious Serviced Apartments next to Ipoh’s...

Among the several hotels in Ipoh we recommend, The Haven Ipoh is among the most luxurious and ideal for a secluded stay...
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