Saturday, April 20, 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.

Bukit Juru: Ultimate Guide to one of Seberang Perai’s Easiest...

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

The Ultimate Guide to Pangkor Kali Amman Temple: How to Visit...

There are many things to do on Pangkor island, one of Perak’s best attractions, but we think that visiting the Kali Amman Temple during...

10 Great Hotels to Stay in Bukit Mertajam from $20

Everyone knows that there are many things to do in Penang, from scrumptious Penang Food galore to a vibrant Penang nightlife and cool Penang beaches. You...

Perfect Ipoh Homestays: 12 Cool Airbnb in Ipoh Malaysia for less...

Traveling to Ipoh and looking for a place to stay while you check out its amazing sites, such as the...

16 Unmissable Perak Attractions: the Best Things to Do in Perak

Of all the 11 states in Peninsular Malaysia, we think that Perak is one of the most beautiful. Spanning a long chunk...

9 Things to Do (and Eat) in Kuala Gula Perak: the...

Tucked in an undiscovered corner of northern Perak is Kuala Gula, a fishing village that’s very close to the fantastic Kuala Kurau,...

Kurau Inn Farmstay: Idyllic Malaysian Agriturismo Experience in Kuala Kurau Perak

We have already written about all the things to do in Kuala Kurau, a lovely fishermen's community in the northwestern-most corner of...

The Ultimate Guide to Getting a Malaysian Driving License: Complete Step-by-Step...

So you want to start driving in Malaysia, but you don’t know how? This article has everything you need to know about the Malaysian...

19 Perfect Penang 5 Star Hotels to Pamper Yourself

Penang has plenty of places to stay, from charming George Town boutique hotels , beachfront resorts at Batu Ferringhi, to a number of great...

15 Amazing Things to Do (and Eat) in Pangkor Island, Perak:...

Floating in the shadows of Malaysia’s more popular islands, Langkawi and Penang, Pangkor’s international fame has been slower to take off. Located off the...