Melaka is a small yet very touristy city in Malaysia known for its history, weekend night market and cultural diversity. You may also see Melaka referred to as “Malacca”, which is the city’s anglicised spelling. However, I will refer to it as the Malay name “Melaka” throughout this post as this is the official city …
Langkawi is known for its stunning white sand beaches and nightlife. While Malaysia is generally not known for its backpacker nightlife (unlike Thailand and Bali), Langkawi is the exception. Given they are a duty-free zone, alcohol is relatively cheap, so Langkawi is the place to let loose in Malaysia. Besides the nightlife, Langkawi has many …
Penang is an island in the northwest of Malaysia famous for its street art, foodie culture and national park. Penang really does have a bit of everything, from the white sand beach to historical houses to Tamil-fusion dishes. Most travellers may only spend a day or two admiring the street art in Georgetown before heading …
The Cameron Highlands are a super popular backpacker destination, and for good reason. Famous tea plantations, plenty of hiking, stunning sunrise views and landscapes that look like something out of Lord of the Rings! Cameron Highlands is small but has great hostels and great vibes among the backpacking community. It is also a much cooler …
If you’re heading to Malaysia and love hiking and nature, then make sure you go to Taman Negara. Taman Negara is believed to be the oldest rainforest in the world. It is home to many species of animals, such as tigers, elephants, leopards, sun bears, bison, tapirs, monkeys, birds and insects. Taman Negara literally translates …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Food is an integral part of travel and truly immersing yourself in a different culture. Indonesia has many delicious and diverse traditional foods for travellers to enjoy, from Nasi Campur to Indonesian Beef Rendang. Generally, the locals serve Indonesian food without chilli for foreigners. Still, if you want it to be a bit spicy, you …
While most backpackers will follow the traditional Indonesian travel route to Bali, Nusa Islands and Gili Islands. Unfortunately, many skip Lombok due to the need for more infrastructure or a lack of knowledge of sights. If you have the time, Lombok is a diverse, off-the-beaten-track backpacking destination in Indonesia. Popular with surfers and avid hikers …
