Thursday, April 25, 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.

3 Perfect Days in Langkawi: Best 2024 Langkawi itinerary

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The Ultimate 2024 Guide to taking the Ferry from Kuala Perlis...

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Gunung Baling: Essential 2024 Guide to southern Kedah’s landmark peak

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