Landing in George Town, Penang, waiting for my rucksack (my whole life for a year) was a touch hair-raising but for some reason I wasn’t worried. I sat on my empty airport trolley and waited, sure enough it found me after choosing to catch a slightly later flight. I think Penang’s optimism had already …

Due to poor planning and a bit of bad luck I’ve found myself completely winging it around Malaysia but hitting quite a few dead ends. Who knew number 1 dive spot Semporna (and islands off Semporna) isn’t safe to travel to due to political unrest, kidnappings and a recent murder? Did you know you …