When you’re backpacking South East Asia, everyone raves about how good Thai and Vietnamese street food is. Bit of a hot take here, but I would argue Malaysian food is on par, if not better. The food in Malaysia is so underrated and delicious, and the street food market culture is sensational and makes it …
Easy Malay Phrases to Learn for Backpacking Malaysia
English is widely spoken in Malaysia, particularly in places popular with tourists or backpackers. However, it is still useful (and respectful) to be able to use a little of the Malay language in conversation. The Malay language is not a difficult language to pick up compared to other Asian languages. If you’ve been to Indonesia, …
The Complete Guide to Getting Around Malaysia
Malaysia is a relatively large country in South East Asia, made up of mainland Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo. Malaysia is a very developed country with an extensive transport network encompassing low-cost carrier flights, buses, van transfers and ferries. They also have many rideshare apps and taxi options for getting around once you are in a …