Founder of Dive Into Malaysia
Expertise Malaysia travel, travel planning, travel booking
Education Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies from Griffith University, Certificate III in International Travel Sales from AFTA Education and Training, Graduate Diploma of Education from Monash University
Highlights:
- Featured in many publications including USA Today, Qantas, Families Magazine Australia, Daily Mail and more
- Speaker at numerous travel blogging conferences including Travel Blog Exchange (Tbex), Travel Blogging Summit and Travel Massive and is well known in the travel blogging community
- Holds a BA in Asian studies including the Malay language, teaching and travel agent qualifications
Experience:
Sharon first fell in love with Malaysia in 2004 when she travelled up the west coast, eating everything available. This was further affirmed in 2015 when Sharon and her family, including two young kids, moved to Penang for a year. She doesn’t think anywhere could be better to live.
Sharon has travelled to 98 countries and spent many years of her life exploring the globe. This has lead to many skills from quickly working out the best way to travel from A to B to finding the best hotel. These days she primarily travels with her 3 children currently aged from 7 – 13 years old so she also has many family travel kid wrangling skills!
Sharon completed an arts degree majoring in Asian Studies at Griffith University. This included studying the Malay language and she loves learning more about the history and culture in this part of the world.
Her favourite part of Malaysia is Penang, closely followed by East Malaysia or Borneo as it’s often called.
When not writing for this site, Sharon is out exploring the world and everything Malaysia.
Education:
Sharon’s educational background enables her to share and teach you how to plan your own trip to Malaysia as easily as possible. Her travel qualification enables her to work as a qualified travel agent and has meant she has learned many tips and tricks for booking travel. Her teaching qualification helps her explain it all to you here.
Her humanities degree has helped her love of everything history, language and culture and grown her appreciation for this part of the world.
You can read more about Sharon and her family here.
Sharon’s Guides To Malaysia
ABC Beach, Tioman Island (Air Batang)
ABC Beach, Tioman is a great place to stay or visit on your trip. All you need to know about…
Episode 13: Food, History, Culture And Nature In Penang
Wondering if it’s worth stopping in Penang on your Malaysian adventure? Located off the west coast of peninsular Malaysia, Penang…
Batu Caves: Everything You Need To Know BEFORE Visiting Here
Looking for the best attractions in Kuala Lumpur? Then you’ll definitely be visiting the Batu Caves temple complex located on…
Top 13 Best Kuala Lumpur City Tours And Package Options
All the best Kuala Lumpur city tours from Kuala Lumpur city bus tour or sky tours to a Kuala Lumpur…
32 Top Things To Do In Penang With Kids
Have the best Penang family trip with this guide of all the best things to do in Penang with kids…
Top 9 Best Penang Tour And Package Options!
All the best Penang tour options from food tours in Penang to a Penang day tour package in this beautiful…
Penang Food Tours: Exactly What It’s Like On The Best Food Tour In Penang
Full review of the best Penang food tours. Everything you need to know including where it is, what you can…
Episode 12: Best Tips For Booking Accommodation, Tours And Attractions
Planning your trip to Malaysia and want to book accommodation, tours and attractions? Fantastic! But don’t do it until you…
Best Time To Visit Malaysia: When To Visit Malaysia For Your Dream Trip
Planning your trip and wondering when to visit Malaysia? In this guide, we tell you the best time to visit Malaysia…
Top 10 Best Hotel In Semporna, Sabah
Looking for the best hotel in Semporna, Sabah? There are some great choices! We have all the answers to where…
Timba-Timba Island: Everything You Need To Know
While this area of Malaysia is known for its beautiful islands, few come close to just how stunning Timba-Timba Island…
Mataking Island: Everything You Need To Know
Full review of visiting Mataking Island. Everything you need to know including where it is, what you can find there…
Episode 11: Lego, Shopping And More In Johor Bahru
Wondering if it’s worth stopping in Johor Bahru (JB) on your way into or out of Malaysia? Located opposite Singapore,…
Most Famous Malaysian Food: An Introduction To Malaysian Food And Eating In Malaysia
There is no better country in the world for eating. Malaysia has such an interesting mix of cultures which comes…
Entopia Penang: Everything You Need To Know
Full review of visiting Entopia Penang. Everything you need to know including where it is, what you can find there…
Simply Enak Food Tours (And Discount Code!)
Learn all about the amazing Simply Enak food tours in Penang and Kuala Lumpur.
Hard Rock Desaru Review: Everything You Need To Know About Staying Here
Full review of the Hard Rock Desaru Hotel. Everything you need to know about this hotel including the facilities, the…
Episode 10: How To Get Around Malaysia Quickly, Easily And In Comfort
Want to know how to get around Malaysia? In this episode, we share how to get around Malaysia via flights,…
Muo Boutique Hotel Review: Everything You Need To Know About Staying Here
Full review of the Muo Boutique Hotel. Everything you need to know about this hotel including the facilities, the rooms…
Jalan Alor Food Street🍜: What To Expect, What To Eat And More
While there is much I love about Kuala Lumpur, I have one absolute stand-out favourite spot – Jalan Alor Food…
Awesome Times In Our Berjaya Times Square Hotel Review, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hotel review of our top hotel in Kuala Lumpur at the Berjaya Times Square hotel.
Top 12 Malaysia Road Trip Adventures From Singapore, KL And Borneo
Want the best Malaysia road trip? Or inspiration for a road trip from Singapore or within Malaysia? Here’s top itineraries…
Pangkor Laut Resort Review🏝️: Everything You Need To Know About Staying Here
If your idea of the perfect Malaysian vacation includes luxury, nature, privacy and a perfect tropical island, Pangkor Laut Resort…
Top 7 Best Sandakan Tours – Turtles, Orangutans And More
All the best Sandakan tours from a Sandakan river tour or orangutan tour to a multi-night adventure package visiting turtles…