9 Very Best Hotels in Langkawi for Your 2023 Bucket List
Discover the very best hotels in Langkawi, Malaysia from 5-star beach resorts to forest boutique hotels in our handcrafted guide.
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10 Essential Things to Do in Penang, Malaysia in 2023
Discover these essential things to do in Penang, Malaysia in our first-hand guide to the island’s most worthwhile attractions and destinations.
8 Incredible Overwater Bungalows for the Ultimate Beach Vacation
Here is the ultimate guide to the world’s most spectacular overwater bungalows and luxury villas for a truly epic over-the-water escape!
11 Best Hotels in Penang for the Perfect Getaway
The ultimate hand-curated guide to the VERY BEST hotels in Penang, featuring spectacular 5-star heritage mansions, beach resorts & boutique hotels!
10 Reasons to Visit Batu Ferringhi on Penang Island
Planning a Malaysia island escape? Here’s why you’ll love Batu Ferringhi beach on Penang Island (plus why you might want to pass).
Penang Hill | Discovering George Town’s Great Escape
Penang Hill offers stunning island views, historic and natural attractions, and a respite from lowland heat just minutes from George Town.
Tip of Borneo | Detailed Guide to Visiting Tanjung Simpang Mengayau
The Tip of Borneo is the rumored home to Borneo’s best beaches and sunsets! Why you should go, plus helpful tips and recommendations for an unforgettable visit.
Visiting George Town, Penang: A First-Hand Guide
Helpful tips for exploring atmospheric Georgetown on Penang Island — Malaysia’s historic UNESCO settlement and foodie capital — with or without kids.
Penang Street Art: What to Expect
On top of being a major foodie magnet, Penang is also visited for its unique street art. Our final post on George Town offers an idea of what to expect, plus some of our favorite places to eat and drink.
Tropical Spice Garden & Tanjung Bungah
How to easily visit the Tropical Spice Garden and Tanjung Bungah in Penang. What you need to know and what to expect from your day trip.
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm: What to Expect + Visitor Tips
It’s impossible to plan a family vacation to Penang and not at least consider visiting Penang Butterfly Farm’s award-winning new project. We’ll see if Entopia lives up to the hype.
KL Bird Park: Exploring the World’s Largest Aviary
Visiting Kuala Lumpur? Don’t miss KL Bird Park! Read our trip report on exploring this amazing aviary with helpful tips for visiting.
Pandan Pandan Island Day Trip (Kota Belud, Malaysia)
A 3km paddle from Bigfin gets us to the beautiful little uninhabited island of Pandan Pandan. Uninhabited, yes—but far from deserted, as we quickly discover.
Batu Caves: Kuala Lumpur Day Trip
We ascend 272 neon-colored steps to explore sacred Batu Caves. It’s crowded, it’s kitsch, but a fun day trip by train with little ones from Kuala Lumpur.