Looking for a beautiful island in Malaysia that will give you a local experience? Located off the west coast of Malaysia in the state of Perak, Pangkor Island often sits in the shadow of other more developed islands like Penang and Langkawi which are located nearby. However, Pangkor Island offers its own unique experience for visitors. It’s a great place to have a relaxing getaway with fabulous beaches. It’s a smaller island with a population of around 20,000 people which can only be accessed...

Looking for a beach area close to Kuala Lumpur where you can have a great beach break? Or want a stopover location when flying into Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Port Dickson (or PD to locals) is a coastal resort town about 90 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur. It’s even closer to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. It has some great beaches and is the quickest and easiest beach place to reach from the inland city of Kuala Lumpur. Thanks to this, it is quite popular with locals, especially...

Planning your trip to Malaysia and want to know more about the types of accommodation you can book? Fantastic! But don't do it until you listen to this first! The fantastic news is that Malaysia’s accommodation is very affordable. It also has everything from dorm beds to brilliant 5 star hotels for a fraction of what you may pay for them elsewhere. You can also stay in the middle of the rainforest, on a private island, in an over water villa with your own private pool and much more. In this...

Wondering if it’s worth visiting Sarawak on your Malaysian adventure? Sarawak is the biggest of the two Malaysian states located on the island of Borneo or East Malaysia, as it’s known within Malaysia. It’s the place to go to discover the best parts of Borneo. This is the natural environment and wildlife as well as the indigenous culture with longhouse stays and cultural immersion being accessible to tourists. From the absolutely amazing UNESCO World Heritage listed Mulu National Park to the...

Considering a day trip while you’re in Kuala Lumpur? While there are many things to do in Kuala Lumpur (or KL as its often referred), there are also many great things you can do around Kuala Lumpur on a day trip. Kuala Lumpur is centrally located in peninsular Malaysia which makes it easy to get to a lot of places. For example, you can go shopping and enjoy the theme parks at Genting Highlands. You can see the culturally significant sites of UNESCO listed Melaka. You can enjoy the thriving...

Wondering if it’s worth visiting Taman Negara on your Malaysian adventure? A massive national park in the centre of Peninsular Malaysia, Taman Negara National Park is the perfect place to get outdoors and enjoy the natural attractions that Malaysia offers. From thick rainforest to deep caves, this park is a dream come true for outdoor enthusiasts.  Taman Negara is calculated to be around 130 million years old and is home to one of the world’s oldest rainforests as well as the highest point in...

Wondering if you should travel to Malaysia with kids? I’ve travelled to Malaysia many times with kids. The first time I travelled here with kids, my daughter was 1 and I was 20 weeks pregnant with my second child. Since then, I have travelled here with kids aged from 9 months old to nearly 13. Sometimes, my husband comes, sometimes he doesn’t. So it’s definitely possible to have great experiences travelling here as a single parent as well :) We also lived here when our first two kids were...

Wondering if it’s worth visiting Sabah on your Malaysian adventure? Sabah is one of the two big Malaysian states located on the island of Borneo, or East Malaysia, as it’s also known. It is home to so many amazing natural attractions. It really should be on any bucket list! There is much more here than the famous Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre although you should definitely visit that! There are many more animals to look for including pygmy elephants, cloud leopards, sun bears, many...

Do you need to plan your trip to Malaysia? Great! You are in the right place! It can feel overwhelming when you first start planning a big trip. There are so many things to do and you don’t know when you should do them. But don’t worry. It’s all quite straightforward if you take it step-by-step. In this podcast, I walk you through exactly how to plan a trip to Malaysia which is perfect for you. I talk about what steps you need to take, how far in advance you should take them as well as break...

Wondering if it’s worth stopping in Penang on your Malaysian adventure? Located off the west coast of peninsular Malaysia, Penang is our favourite part of Malaysia and somewhere we used to call home. It’s home to a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site in George Town, beautiful beaches, some of the best food in the world and so much more! In the same day, you can be surrounded by jungle on a mountain, lying on a beach, exploring the cultural heritage of George Town and eating the best food of...

Planning your trip to Malaysia and want to book accommodation, tours and attractions? Fantastic! But don't do it until you listen to this first! It can feel like there is a lot to book and plan when organising your trip to Malaysia, but it can all be quite straightforward with the right tools. In today's podcast, I share all my top tips and tricks for booking your Malaysia accommodation, tours and attractions including where to save 10% on top attractions and where to go online for the best...

Wondering if it’s worth stopping in Johor Bahru (JB) on your way into or out of Malaysia? Located opposite Singapore, it’s often the first place people visit in Malaysia. And while i wouldn’t say JB is terribly exciting or a must-visit, if you are in the area, it’s worth checking out. In fact, JB can be a valid alternative to staying in Singapore. If you have Lego-mad kids, you may already be aware that this area is home to Legoland Malaysia, and it’s awesome. Definitely put JB on your list...

Planning your trip and wondering how to get around Malaysia? Don’t worry, it’s straightforward. If you haven’t been to Malaysia before, or even if you have, it can seem complicated when you start planning your trip to work out how you can get from A to B when you have no idea what’s on offer and how well it works. The good news is that there are some great options in Malaysia. Everything is quite affordable, very good value, and you won’t have problems getting between most places. Whether you...

Want to go somewhere completely different to the rest of Malaysia? Visit the Cameron Highlands. With its lush landscapes reminiscent of the English countryside, sweeping tea plantations, hiking trails, unforgettable tourist attractions and a touch of colonial nostalgia, Cameron Highlands is a great place to visit. It manages to entice a diverse range of travellers from young families to culture lovers to nature enthusiasts and travellers from all over the globe. It’s known for its cool...

Planning your trip and wondering when to visit Malaysia? We cover all the best times to visit Malaysia in today’s podcast. While my first response to when to visit Malaysia is RIGHT NOW! It’s also useful to take a moment to consider this because some regions, activities and attractions shouldn’t be visited at certain times or are much better to visit in certain months. This means there isn’t a flat answer to when to visit Malaysia as it’ll depend where you want to visit and what you want to...

Want to know more about some of Malaysia’s most gorgeous islands? Many tourists to Malaysia concentrate on the capital and the more famous west coast highlights of Melaka, Cameron Highlands, Penang and Langkawi, but there is also the east coast which is fabulous in its own right and quite different to the west coast. The islands found here really stand out. There are great beaches, untouched jungle, great marine life and more. If you’re a beach, nature, diver or tropical island lover, you’ll...

Planning your trip to Malaysia and want to better understand the different regions of Malaysia, what they offer and what you have time to fit into your trip? Then you’re in the right place. In today's podcast, I detail all the different regions in Malaysia from Sabah to Penang, the highlights of each and what you have time for in your trip. By the end of this podcast, you'll know which regions you’ll want to consider for your next holiday. Read the show notes here:...

Planning your first trip to Malaysia and wondering what you should do? Or maybe you’re planning your second, third or fourth trip and wondering if you’ve missed anything you shouldn’t have? Don’t worry, I have you covered! In today’s episode, we’re discussing your perfect first trip itinerary that we started in episode 4. This is the second week of the itinerary and we’re going into detail about stops in Penang and Langkawi. We discuss how long to spend in each place, where to stay, what to...

Planning your first trip to Malaysia and wondering what you should do? Or maybe you’re planning your second, third or fourth trip and wondering if you’ve missed anything you shouldn’t have? Don’t worry, I have you covered! In today’s episode, we’re discussing your perfect first trip itinerary.  We’re going into detail of the places you’ll go, how many days to spend at each place you should stop, where to stay, what to do, everything. This itinerary will give you a great overview of peninsula...

Heading to Malaysia? Fantastic! No doubt, you'll want to visit the capital, Kuala Lumpur. So what should you do there? Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and, with over 1.8 million people, there is a lot to do here. It’s home to the iconic Petronas Towers and the just-being-finished second tallest building in the world, Merdeka 118. There are fascinating museums, mosques, colonial history, an amazing bird park, some of the best food you’ll ever eat and so much more. Since you’ll most...

Getting ready to book your flights to Malaysia? Fantastic! But don't do it without listening to this first! Malaysia is a fantastic destination but for some of us, it's a long way to go which means booking a flight can feel complicated and expensive. It doesn't have to be though! In today's podcast, I share all my top tips and tricks for booking your flights to Malaysia including the tools to use to get the best deal and where I recommend booking for the best service. I cover everything from...

Wondering if you should visit Malaysia next? Or heading to Malaysia and want to know what you have to look forward to? Or maybe you have a partner, friend, parent or kid that’s not convinced you should go to Malaysia... Make sure you (and they) listen to this! Malaysia is a spectacular country. One moment, you could be lounging on the best beach of your life. The next, you could be making your way between the Petronas Towers. Then, you could be taking a boat up river in Sarawak to traditional...