Sharon Gourlay

Sharon Gourlay

Founder of Malaysia Uncovered

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

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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

Penang Hill views

Full Guide To What To Do On Penang Hill For A Fabulous Experience🥰

Full review of visiting Penang Hill. Everything you need to know including where it is, what you can find there…

Driving in Malaysia KL parking

Driving In Malaysia🚗: Everything You Need To Know

The essential information you need to know about driving in Malaysia – maybe the easiest country in Asia to drive…

Batu Caves

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…

Kuantan, Malaysia

Top 10 Best Hotels In Kuantan [Book Them Now]

Looking for the best hotels in Kuantan? We have all the top recommendations for the best hotels in Kuantan town…

Eagle Square, Langkawi

EXACTLY How To Go to Langkawi from Kuala Lumpur

Need to know how to go to Langkawi from Kuala Lumpur? We cover all transport options so you can choose…

Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur Road

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…

Hotel near us embassy kuala lumpur

CLOSEST And BEST Hotel Near US Embassy Kuala Lumpur That Are Great!

List of the closest and best hotels near US Embassy Kuala Lumpur. Click here for all the top options super…

Sunrise in Tanjung Balau Desaru

Incredible Things To Do In Desaru Coast, Malaysia🥰

Have the best Desaru trip with this guide to know exactly what to do in Desaru so you can see…

lexis hibiscus port dickson private pool

Best 5 Star Hotel In Port Dickson, Malaysia

Looking for a 5 star hotel in Port Dickson, Malaysia? Click here for out Port Dickson 5 star hotel list…

Our ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi

EXACTLY How To Get From Penang To Langkawi ✅

Need to know how to get from Penang to Langkawi? Taking a flight, bus, ferry or car is described here…

Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal, Kota Kinabalu

EXACTLY How To Go From Kota Kinabalu to Labuan

Need to know how to go from Kota Kinabalu to labuan? Taking a flight, ferry or car is described here…

Kota Bharu bus station

EXACTLY How To Go From Kuala Lumpur To Kota Bharu

Need to know how to go from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu? Taking a flight, train, bus or car is…

Archway of Kota Sultan Ismail Petra in Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Best Budget Hotel In Kota Bharu🥰

List of the top budget hotel in Kota Bahru options. Click here for a comparison of each cheap hotel choice…

Penang Hill funicular railway

EXACTLY How To Go From Ipoh To Penang

Need to know how to go from Ipoh to Penang? Taking a train, bus, car or taxi is described here…

Beach in Kuantan, Malaysia

EXACTLY How To Go From Kuala Lumpur To Kuantan

Need to know how to go from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan? Taking a flight, train, bus or car is described…

Bukit Bintang KL

Best Hotels In Bukit Bintang

Looking for the best hotels in Bukit Bintang? Click here for our list of the best options for a hotel…

klia

Kuala Lumpur Airport Hotel Guide: Your Hotel Options At KLIA And KLIA2

Complete guide to Kuala Lumpur Airport Hotel options as well as options for a hotel near KLIA or KLIA2. Find…

Taman Negara Canopy Walk

Taman Negara Canopy Walk: Everything You Need To Know

Full review of visiting Taman Negara Canopy Walk. Everything you need to know including where it is, what you can…

Jerantut Bus Station

EXACTLY How To Go To Taman Negara From KL

Need to know how to go to Taman Negara from KL? Taking a bus, train or car is described here…

Kuala Lumpur

Best Weekend Getaways Malaysia!!! The 11 Best Trips From Singapore And KL

Need the best weekend getaway in Malaysia? We can help! Find our best options whether you are flying in, travelling…

TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) in KL

EXACTLY How To Get From Kuala Lumpur To Cameron Highlands✅

Need to know how to get from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands? Taking a bus, taxi, train or car is…

Sungai Lebam River Cruise views during the day desaru

EXACTLY How To Go From Johor Bahru To Desaru

Need to know how to go from Johor Bahru to Desaru? Taking a bus, taxi or car is described here…

Muar Johor street art

12 Top Things To Do In Muar, Johor

Have the ultimate Muar trip with this guide of all the best things to do in Muar, Johor so you…

Top 10 Best Homestay Port Dickson

Top 10 Best Homestay Port Dickson

Looking for a homestay in Port Dickson? We have the best options with all the best Port Dickson homestays including…