Friday, March 29, 2024

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.

The Complete Guide to Visiting Kek Lok Si Temple in Air...

Together with the impressive cave temples of Ipoh, Kek Lok Si temple in Penang is one of Malaysia's most striking religious sites, and one of...

20 Stunning Penang Beaches and Islands you cannot miss

Most people come to Penang for George Town — here’s the best you can do in 48 hours, and a complete guide on how...

Flight of the Colugo: an exciting zipline course on top of...

A trip to Penang Hill, the green mountain soaring in the middle of Penang Island, is a great diversion from Penang food, the street...

32 Awesome Things to Do in Penang with Kids

Traveling to Penang with kids is great because the island has, besides famous Penang Street Art and some interesting beaches, many festivals and events and the...

The Complete Guide for Backpackers in Penang: where to stay, eat...

Like it or not, in recent years, backpackers flooded Penang as they travel between Thailand and Kuala Lumpur/Singapore. Penang, in fact, offers a free...

Penang Nightlife: 31 Best Places to Go in George Town at...

“Penang's nightlife is slow, and there’s nothing much to do,” I often hear Penang first-time visitors say. Really? Well, we’ve lived here long enough...

The Best Steamboat in Penang? Give Hong Kong-style Chicken Pot a...

Steamboat in Penang is yet another variant of its mouthwatering choice of food that includes, among others, delicious Penang curry mee and a large number of...

Hiking in Penang Hill at Moon Gate: the Alternative Trekking Route...

Many think that Penang's only hiking trails in wild nature are to be found at Teluk Bahang National Park. But if you are wondering...

The Ultimate Guide to Avatar Penang Secret Garden

Did you know that Penang, beyond famous street art, has a place that looks like the Tree of Souls of the blockbuster movie Avatar? It's...

Penang Food: 26 Must Eat Dishes to Start your Food Hunt

There are many exciting things to do in Penang, but what about eating in Penang? Praised as one of the best places to eat in Asia,...