A Trekkers Paradise: Hiking in Perhentian Besar Island
Jungle trekking on Besar is nothing short of an adventure and like its sister island…
How to get to the Perhentian Islands from Kuala Lumpur
Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to the Perhentian Islands takes about the same effort as getting…
Where to Stay & The Best Hotels in the Perhentian Islands
For over 30 years, tourists have been visiting the Perhentian Islands for a piece of…
Beauty in the Jungle : Hiking on Perhentian Kecil Island
The beaches of the Perhentian Islands are a mermaid’s paradise. Lined with fine white sand…
10 Ways to Experience The Best of Malaysia’s Perhentian Islands
Far away from city bustle and car fumes are two coral-fringed islands that offers the…
An Insiders Guide to: The Best Areas to Live in Kuala Lumpur
Six of my favourite burbs.
Expat Living in Kuala Lumpur: Why it’s the best in Asia
The past year in colourful Malaysia.
How To Get To Koh Phangan from Bangkok (2026)
The full lowdown on how to get to Koh Phangan, Samui and Koh Tao from…
Koh Phangan Thrills: Kiteboarding Asia (KBA) Review
Sometimes we want a holiday to take us far away from our 9 to 5,…
Best Places To Stay In Koh Phangan, Thailand
Plan your Thailand trip with my advice on the best places to stay in Koh…
Meet Travel Mermaid
Ahoy! I’m Shezz, a London-born School Teacher who left Blighty behind 13 years ago with my Sailor. After stints in Prague, Thailand, Malaysia, and three Australian states, we're now Aussie citizens 🐨 based in Saigon, Vietnam.
On the blog, I write about travel & expat life, with a passion for adventure, good food, and wild spaces. Through my travel stories and destination guides, I hope to inspire your next journey in SE Asia and Australia.
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