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

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…

Taman Negara Canopy Walk

Top 7 Best Taman Negara Tour And Package Options!

All the best Taman Negara tour options from a Taman Negara day trip to a multi-night adventure package in this…

Singapore Airlines Business Class seat

Singapore Airlines Business Class Review A350-900: Is It Worth It?

Thinking about flying Singapore Airlines business class and wondering if it’s worth it? Already booked and want to know what…

The Rainbow Skywalk at The Top Penang

The Top Penang: Everything You Need To Know

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

Turtle Sanctuary Beach, Perhentian Islands, Terengganu

How To Get From Kuala Lumpur To Perhentian Islands

Want to know how to get from Kuala Lumpur to Perhentian Islands? It’s easy! Here’s all the ways you can…

Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark Tidal Wave Beach

Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark: Everything You Need To Know

Full review of visiting Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark. Everything you need to know including where it is, what to find…

The window seat is fully reclined with the foot rest all the way up. The aisle seat is fully upright. Not much of a difference

Scoot Business Class Review✈️: ScootPlus

Thinking about flying ScootPlus, Scoot’s business class? Read our full Scoot Business Class Review here before you book!

Legoland Malaysia ticket entry

Absolute Best Legoland Malaysia Promotion Offers

After Legoland Malaysia promotion package offers? We show you a range of Legoland Malaysia package offers & how to get…

ABC Beach Tioman cycling

Top 19 Best Things To Do In Tioman Island

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

where to stay in Langkawi beach Andaman

Best Luxury Langkawi Hotels – 5 Star Choices For Everyone!

Looking for the best Langkawi 5 star hotel? Click here for our list of the best luxury Langkawi hotels choices…

Legoland Malaysia The Great Lego Race VR Coaster

CLOSEST Hotels Near Legoland Johor Bahru, Malaysia

List of the cheapest and best hotels near Legoland Johor Bahru. Click here for all the cheapest and best options…

Turtle Sanctuary Beach, Perhentian Islands, Terengganu

Best Beaches In Malaysia: Find Your Perfect Beach Holiday Malaysia!

It’s hard to think of Malaysia and not visualise gorgeous, tropical beaches. If you want to visit one or more…

Kuala Lumpur hotel infinity pool

12 Best Kuala Lumpur Infinity Pool Hotel Options!

Nothing is better than staying in a top Kuala Lumpur infinity pool hotel! Here’s our top 12 choices of the…

TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) in KL

How To Get From Kuala Lumpur To Port Dickson – All 4 Ways!

Port Dickson is located just an hour and a half’s drive from Kuala Lumpur (KL). However, if you are wondering…

Bintulu

12 Top Things To Do In Bintulu, Sarawak🥰

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

Central Market Kota Bharu

Top 13 Unique Things To Do In Kota Bharu 🥰

Full guide of things to do in Kota Bharu including the best attractions, hotels, how to get around and more.…

resort long beach Perhentian

Perhentian Islands Accommodation Guide: Top 12 Best Resort In Perhentian Island

Exactly where to stay in Perhentian Islands to suit your needs for all budgets with a list of the best…

Ferry to Pangkor Island

EXACTLY How To Get To Pangkor Island: Quickly, Cheaply And Easily

How to get to Pangkor Island quickly, easily and cheaply! Exact instructions for taking flights, buses and the ferry to…

water playground at Legoland Malaysia Water Park

EXACTLY How To Get From Singapore To Legoland Malaysia

Need to know how to get from Singapore to Legoland Malaysia? Taking a bus, taxi, or car is described here…

Blue Lagoon Port Dickson

All About Awesome Blue Lagoon, Port Dickson🥰

Blue Lagoon is a small but very nice beach in the Port Dickson area. Read more about it here.