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

Sunway Lagoon

The Most Fun In KL? Sunway Lagoon Review

Thinking about going to Sunway Lagoon? This massive theme park just outside Kuala Lumpur is worth adding to your list!…

Kuah Jetty Langkawi

Exactly How To Get The Ferry From Kuala Perlis to Langkawi

Need to know how to take a ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi? Read our complete step-by-step guide all about…

lexis port dickson private pool

The Perfect Port Dickson Villa With Private Pool Hotels

There is nothing quite as relaxing or luxurious as having a Port Dickson private pool right outside your window. Our…

Kuala Lumpur

Best Hotel Near KLCC Kuala Lumpur For All Budgets [Closest KLCC Hotels]

List of the cheapest and best hotels near KLCC and Suria in this most convenient location in KL. Find your…

Floating Mosque, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

EXACTLY How To Go From Kota Kinabalu To Tawau

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

Desaru Fruit Farm entry

Desaru Fruit Farm: Everything You Need To Know

Full review of visiting Desaru Fruit Farm. Everything you need to know including where it is, what you can find…

Qantas business class seat on 787

Qantas 787 Business Class Review + A330✈️: Is It Worth It?

Thinking about spoiling yourself in Qantas business class and want to know whether it’s worth it? Already booked and want…

Some of the many sitting areas lining the beach at Berjaya Tioman

Best Time To Visit Tioman Island🥰

The best time to visit Tioman Island is between March and October. Outside this time, you will have a very…

Tioman Island Ferry at Salang

EXACTLY How To Go From Mersing To Tioman: Ferry And All!

Mersing is the main pathway to Tioman Island. Learn exactly how to get from Mersing to Tioman and find discount…

Arriving at Tanjung Gemok Jetty

EXACTLY How To Get To Tioman Island

All the exact details for how to get to Tioman Island whether you are coming from Johor Bharu, Penang or…

Tengku Tengah Zaharah Mosque Kuala Terengganu

Top 19 Best Things To Do In Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia

Full guide of things to do in Kuala Terengganu including the best food, mosques, Chinatown and more. All the attractions…

lost Tambun water park scenery

Mixed Feelings About Sunway The Lost World Of Tambun: Review

Considering a visit to the Lost World of Tambun theme park in Ipoh? Read our full Lost World of Tambun…

Rice paddies round Bario

Bario Sarawak – Everything You Need To Know

Looking for somewhere completely different to go when you’re travelling in Sarawak? Consider Bario in the Kelabit Highlands. A collection…

Klotok boat, Camp Leakey in Tanjung Puting National Park Borneo

Top 14 Incredible Things To Do In Borneo🥰

Read our full list of the top things to do in Borneo that you don’t want to miss to experience…

Qantas lounge in Singapore bar area

Review: Business Qantas Lounge In Singapore – What You Will Find Here

Wondering if the Qantas lounge in Singapore is worth visiting? Want to know what to expect? Keep reading as we…

Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur Road

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…

Tawau Waterfront

EXACTLY How To Go From Sandakan To Tawau

Need to know how to go from Sandakan to Tawau? Taking a flight, bus, taxi or car is described here…

Walking through Taman Negara

EXACTLY How To Get From Cameron Highlands To Taman Negara

Need to know how to go from Cameron Highlands to Taman Negara? Taking a bus, taxi, or a car to…

Legoland Malaysia

Legoland Malaysia Review🧱: All You Need To Know!

Everything you need to know about this crazy fun, well constructed theme park in our Legoland Malaysia review! Including the…

Redang Island

Best Time To Visit Redang Island 🥰

The best time to visit Redang Island is between late March and October. Outside this time, you will have a…

Koh Lipe

Where To Stay In Koh Lipe Revealed: Every Area, Every Budget🏝️

Heading to Koh Lipe? Lucky you! Whether you are dropping by as a side trip from Langkawi or as part…

Time for a boat cruise! Jetty at Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit 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…

Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center

Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre: Everything You Need To Know

Full review of visiting Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Everything you need to know including where it is, what you…

Penang 3 days 2 night Kek Lok Si Temple

Best Places To Visit In Malaysia In 3 Days – Twelve 3 Day Itineraries! 🥰

Want the best places to visit in Malaysia in 3 days? Click here for the top Malaysia itinerary 3 days…