10 Malaysian travel bloggers you should check out in 2017

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Yafieda Jamil (Fie)
It is clear that Fie had caught the wanderlust bug early on in her years. But the beauty about Yafieda (known fondly as Fie) is that she has a regular 9-to-5 job just like the rest of us. That, however, does not dissuade her from satiating her passion for travelling as she uses the slivers of time in her weekends to see the world and explore the streets. Born in Malaysia, she has currently moved to Cambodia and is exploring the country with a set of fresh eyes and unparalleled enthusiasm.

Blog: www.travelchameleon.net

Photo: Travel Chameleon
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Farah Nadiah
Farah Nadiah isn’t a new name to the blogging industry, having started in 2012. Utilising her law degree to fund her travels, Farah’s adventures focus largely on Southeast Asia, and she uses her extensive experience around the region to provide recounts of her journey while giving tips and tricks to aspiring travellers. There’s a no-holds-barred take to travelling that she brings to the table that is palpable!

Blog: www.thatsofarah.com

Photo: Farah Nadiah Instagram
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Mohd Shahril Fawzy (Pojie)
Working for a Malaysian English travel magazine while maintaining one’s own travel blog might seem like a lot of work for someone, but that has clearly not stopped Mohd Shahril Fawzy from doing both. If that’s not enough indication of how much he loves travelling, his frequent updates on his social media showcases it even further. Pojie uses both Bahasa and English to convey his travel but, no matter the language or medium, the one thing that shines through is his passion to see the world.

Blog: www.pojiegraphy.com

Photo: Pojiegraphy Facebook
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Happygokl
Behind happygokl is a group of diverse and spirited women who are excited to share their experiences growing up and living in Malaysia. Some were born-and-bred in this country, while others have found a home in their growing years. Either way, their adventures provide a range of activities for you and your family to embark on! Bonus points: if you’re someone looking to move to the capital city, they have an array of articles to help get you settled.

Blog: happygokl.com

Photo: Happygokl Instagram
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Shivani Balraj (Shiv B)
For all intents and purposes, Shiv B started out penmyblog as a fashion and beauty blog. And that is evident, as seen from her impeccable sense of style and love for makeup. Along the way, however, she realised her love for travelling and has since then been blogging more about her adventures around the world. Admittedly, her blog is still largely focused on beauty, but her travel posts are the cherry on top of the cake.

Blog: www.pen-my-blog.com

Photo: Pen My Blog Facebook
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Meitzeu
This Kota Kinabalu-based blogger proves that Sabah is not just about Mount Kinabalu. While she frequently traverses around the world, she ensures that she focuses on her hometown just as much, providing a new set of lenses to view the state through. But more so than merely travelling, Meitzeu’s posts usually explore the food options at the different places, satisfying hungry stomachs with delicious pictures. Plus, she sometimes blogs in both English and Mandarin Chinese, extending her target audience substantially.

Blog: www.meitzeu.com

Photo: Meitzeu Facebook
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Malaysian Flavours
This food and travel blog is the union of Summerkid and Summergirl, a couple living in Malaysia. Summergirl is described as someone who loves food while Sumerkid is described as the willing partner to drive her to the places; Summergirl writes the posts while Summerkid provides the images — and this combination works out spectacularly, providing mouthwatering articles about their latest food hunts and awe-inducing retellings of their adventures overseas.

Blog: www.malaysianflavours.com/

Photo: Malaysian Flavours Instagram
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Bella Enveeus
When it comes to reading Bella Enveeus’ blog, there is an endearing passion that is undeniable. This entrepreneur does not travel full-time, but she documents her blog with her adventures nonetheless with a preciseness and captivating manner, combining her experiences in a succinct way that is never boring. The best part about her posts is the information she provides, making sure the readers understand the background and context of the places. This demonstrates her love for learning about different cultures through travelling.

Blog: www.runawaybella.com

Photo: Runaway Bella Facebook
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Ying Reinhardt
Ying might be tiny, but her determination to travel is ferocious. Initially a PR consultant, the draw of the world was too enticing, and she left for Myanmar at the young age of twenty-three — alone. Since then, she has yet to look back, travelling across the lands with an enticing mix of bravery and naivety. The Malaysian-born lady is currently in Germany, recapping her life stories one at a time.

Blog: www.tinywanderer.com

Photo: Tiny Wanderer Instagram
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Cindy Tong
Cindy Tong regularly posts about beauty and travel — two of her biggest passions in life. On Cindy’s Planet, she ensures that her posts aren’t just about her trips. Instead, she focuses on informational posts to aid fellow travellers (and beauty fanatics!) along the way, with listicles and guides that she crafts carefully. Not only will you be living vicariously through this blog, you will always be learning about the different destinations around the world. Two-in-one combination!

Blog: www.cindysplanet.com

Photo: Cindy’s Planet Facebook

When it comes to travelling, there really is no other joy like it. The buildup when planning (i.e. the scribbling of grand ideas in the middle of the day; researching places so intently you can pinpoint exact locations on a satellite map), the excitement when packing (throwing everything into a suitcase, reconsidering, before throwing everything back out to start again), and the happiness when you finally get to your destination (your breath heavy and your eyes darting everywhere at once). Nothing else comes close — and the trip barely just started.

For some of us, frequent travelling has become the norm. For others, however, it is a luxury. No matter which group you fall into, find yourself revisiting that whirlwind of emotions while travelling, all in the comfort of your own bed. Here are 10 Malaysian travel bloggers you ought to know about today! They’ll regale you with tales of their adventures, and perhaps convince you to step out of your own comfort zone!

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