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.

Bus Station in Penang: a Guide to Penang’s three Bus Terminals

Buses are a popular way to travel to Penang from other parts of Malaysia. But to be honest, with...

10 Best Things to Do in Batu Kawan Penang: Hikes, Beaches,...

Set right in front of the south-eastern corner of Penang island, Batu Kawan is a large area encompassing the namesake town, the...

Top Bars in Penang: 23 Drinking Holes and Hidden Bars for...

We have already harped about Penang nightlife options, but when it comes to bars in Penang, we thought you needed a dedicated...

5 Best Ways to Travel from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi

Most people start their Malaysian itineraries in the capital Kuala Lumpur — fair enough, but you’d like to get to a great...

Here are the Top 36 Trendy Penang Cafes you Must Visit...

There are many things to do in Penang and a lot of delicious Penang Food to try – from Penang Laksa to...

These are the 14 Best Nasi Kandar in Penang you must...

Few other Penang foods are as characteristic and local as Nasi Kandar — maybe just Penang laksa. For those who don't know,...

22 Unmissable Seberang Perai Attractions: the Best Things to do...

There are many things to do in Penang, but most people have no clue of what’s going on in Seberang Perai, the...

43 Great Places for the Best Breakfast in Penang: Local, Western,...

Penang Food is awesome: from Penang Laksa to Nasi Kandar and Curry Mee, food critics the caliber of Anthony Bourdain, David Rocco,...

Butterworth Art Walk: Penang Street Art across the Straits Sea

Penang Street Art is now worldwide famous, but if you think that Balik Pulau has more offbeat street art, did you know...

11 Best Things to Do (and Eat) in Pulau Aman: the...

There are so many things to do in Penang that oftentimes the island is what most people ever see. But if you...