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Yeng Keng Hotel, Georgetown (Penang) Review
I recently stayed at the Yeng Keng Hotel in the historic center of Georgetown, Penang (Malaysia). I wanted to stay somewhere nice the night before my flight to Vietnam, and…
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10 Best Kuala Lumpur Food Tours & Experiences
Exploring Malaysia through its food is a journey into the heart of the country’s diverse culture and history. Kuala Lumpur’s food is a melting pot of flavors, shaped by its…
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Where to Go in Southeast Asia When You’re Too Hot
Traveling through Southeast Asia is an incredible experience, but let’s be honest—sometimes the heat can be overwhelming. If you’re not used to it, the intense sun and unrelenting humidity can…
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Half-Day Tour of Cameron Highlands (Review)
The Cameron Highlands are popular because the elevation means it’s MUCH cooler there than anywhere else in Malaysia, and there’s lots of hiking trails and tourist-y things like strawberry farms…
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Butterworth Art Walk (Penang, Malaysia)
I recently went to Butterworth’s Art Street to see what kind of street art they have. While most people come to Penang to see Georgetown (for good reason), they have…
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Street Art in Ipoh, Malaysia
Finding street art, murals, graffiti and public art is one of my main hobbies when I travel and I love finding and photographing beautiful pieces to share with you all!…
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One Month in Kuala Lumpur | 2024 Digital Nomad Budget Breakdown
I recently spent two months living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As part of my goal to show how much I spend traveling full-time as a digital nomad, I figured it’d…
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Kuching: Borneo’s City of Cats (2024 Travel Guide)
Kuching is the capital of Sarawak in Malaysian Borneo. Its name means “cat” in Malay, and so Kuching is the city of cats! There’s cat statues all over the city,…
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Kuala Lumpur Grocery Store Food Prices 2024
I recently stayed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for two months and mostly did my own cooking. Here’s a collection of prices of different foods I bought (or thought would be…
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Hello Dental Kuala Lumpur Dentist Review
During my long stay in Kuala Lumpur, I decided to get my teeth cleaned and checked by a local dentist. Kuala Lumpur is one of the top medical tourist spots…
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How to Get from KLIA to Kuala Lumpur City Center by Bus, Train, and Taxi
There’s a few ways to get from Kuala Lumpur’s airport (KLIA and KLIA2) to Kuala Lumpur city center (KLCC). The airport is pretty far out of town, so whatever you…
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3 Days on the Kinabatangan River, Borneo (Tour Review)
One of the most-recommended things to do on Borneo is the Kinabatangan River Cruise. The reason for that: it’s one of the best ways to see wild animals! Unlike some…
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From Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur by Causeway Link Bus | Overland Travel
Taking the bus between cities in Malaysia is super easy and CHEAP– though not without its own difficulties. This time I went from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur on a…
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From Malaysia to Singapore by bus | Overland travel guide
It’s extremely easy to cross from Malaysia to Singapore by land (or vice versa), and it’s cheaper than flying even with a discount airline. The most you’ll spend is $35…
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Where to stay: Malaysia hostels & hotels for solo female travelers
Here’s a list of hotels, AirBNBS, and hostels that I stayed in while traveling in Malaysia from July to August 2023. I’ll update this post with more hotels whenever I…
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From Miri to Brunei by Package Delivery Taxi
If you’re already in Malasyian Borneo, you might as well make time to visit Brunei, right? right! While in Kuching, I met Pien, a Dutch backpacker who had just been…