The Best Apps for Travel in Asia

These are the best apps for travel in Asia. Even better news, almost all of these apps are FREE.

These days there’s an app for just about everything! However, the apps you’re familiar with in your home country might not be the same as the ones you’ll need when you’re traveling in Asia.

In this article, we’ve included the most useful and popular apps that will help you navigate traveling around Asia, along with details about each app and how it can help you.

Most of these apps are available for both iOS/Android.

If you want more information about traveling within different countries around Asia, head to Asia Destinations.

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Island Hopping on Jet Skis in Langkawi Malaysia

Island hopping on Jet Skis in Langkawi, Malaysia

When we were planning our trip to Langkawi, Malaysia one of the activities we were most excited about doing was island hopping on jet skis! We hadn’t seen this type of tour offered anywhere else on our travels in Asia. We watched lots of videos and compared companies. Without a doubt, Mega Water Sports had the best reviews, and their tours looked amazing! We also loved their commitment to being eco-conscious by using only the top of the line jet skis with low emissions. We reached out to partner with them, and were invited on their Dayang Bunting Island Tour, Tour 2. This is their most popular tour, and we can see why! [Read more…]

Sunset Cruise in Langkawi, Malaysia with Tropical Charters

Going on a sunset cruise in Langkawi, Malaysia with Tropical Charters.

Jen loves sunsets. No matter where we are, if the sun is setting, she wants to see it. And usually we’re lucky enough to have the time to go and find it. It’s probably her number three favorite thing after food and sleep. Oh, and me, I’m in there somewhere.

So when we had the opportunity to go on a cruise with Tropical Charters in Langkawi, Malaysia, dedicated entirely to seeing the sunset, and learned that there would be food and me there too, we had to go. [Read more…]

Ziplining in Langkawi, Malaysia with Umgawa Zipline Eco Adventures

If you love activities that get your adrenaline pumping and being out in nature, then Langkawi, Malaysia might just be your idea of paradise.

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Malaysia Travel Tips for First Time Visitors

This week we’re sharing a guest post from Jim Liang, a writer at Asia Marvels. Jim is a seasoned traveler in Asia. He aims to inspire and help others who seek to travel in this beautiful part of our world. Today he is sharing his top tips for first-time visitors to Malaysia!

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Scam Story Malaysia

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Magnificent Melaka, Malaysia

When we were living in Shanghai teaching English in 2013-2014 we had a ten-day break for Chinese New Year.

So we decided to take a trip down to Malaysia and Singapore. We had planned to go to a Malaysian island called Tioman, but were thwarted by monsoon rains in the east of the country. Instead we booked bus tickets to a place we knew nothing about, Melaka, Malaysia.

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