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.

Best Things to Do in Berapit: Exciting Hikes in the shadow...

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

Ultimate 2024 Guide to Cherok Tok Kun: How to Visit Bukit...

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

Penang Hill Ultimate Travel Guide: 13 Coolest things to See, Do...

Rising in the central part of the island, Penang Hill (known in Malay as “Bukit Bendera”, or Flag Hill) is an imposing...

Monkey Beach Penang: a 2024 Visitor Guide to Penang’s most famous...

Tucked in the northwestern corner of the island in Teluk Bahang, Teluk Duyung is one of the best things to do in...

16 Best Things to See, Do (and Eat) at Penang Botanical...

Penang Botanical Gardens are certainly one among the coolest things to do in Penang but are often overshadowed by other Penang attractions...

Complete 2024 Guide to Bukit Panchor State Park: Hiking and Exploring...

The hiking trails of Penang Island have become quite a hit since the country experienced the lockdowns related to Covid–19. While taking...

The Complete Balik Pulau Travel Guide: 28 Essential Things to...

Balik Pulau literally means “back of the island”, and if most think it is just the small namesake town in the southwest...

The 10 Best Penang Shopping Malls: Here’s Where all Shopaholics Run...

Among the essential things to do in Penang for first-time visitors are gorging on Penang's best food (including trying the iconic Penang breakfast), try...

The Ultimate 2024 Guide to Visiting Frog Hill Penang

Frog Hill in Penang may be one of the most photographed places in the Mainland of the state, Seberang Perai. The speciality...

11 Coolest Things to See & Do at Taiping Lake Gardens

Taiping is a beautiful little town halfway between Penang and Ipoh with its cave temples, and one of Perak’s best attractions.