Travel Tips 8 min read
Staying Connected and Handling Money When You Travel
Tips on staying connected and handling money when you travel: eSIM vs local SIM, safe Wi-Fi, cards vs cash, ATM habits and the apps worth having.
Travel Tips 7 min read
Street Food and Hawker Guide for Backpackers
A street food and hawker guide for backpackers: dishes to try, how mamak, kopitiam and night markets work, how to order, etiquette and reading halal signs.
Travel Tips 7 min read
First-Time Backpacker’s Guide: How to Plan Your First Trip
A first-time backpacker guide to planning your first trip: route, budget, passport and arrival forms, insurance, safety, etiquette and health basics.
Travel Tips 7 min read
How Monsoon Seasons Affect Your Trip (and How to Plan Around Them)
How monsoon seasons affect your trip: what changes at sea and on land, how to read forecasts and operator notices, flexible booking and what to pack.
Travel Tips 7 min read
Solo Female Backpacking: Safety Tips That Work
Solo female backpacking safety tips that work: emergency numbers, safer transport, bag snatch and drink spiking risks, what to wear and where to stay.
Travel Tips 8 min read
How to Travel Cheaply by Bus, Train and Ferry
How to travel cheaply by bus, train and ferry: when to book ahead, overnight bus tips, picking seats, luggage, sea-sickness and paying by card or cash.
Travel Tips 7 min read
Backpacking Comfort Hacks for Heat, Long Bus Rides and Hostels
Simple backpacking comfort hacks for Malaysia: beat the heat and humidity, sleep well on cold buses and ferries, and stay comfy in shared hostel dorms.