Welcome to Malaysia Asia, a Multiple Award Winning Travel Blog.

I'm David Hogan Jr, editor of Malaysia Asia and have been running this blog site since 2008. I'm still active though I blog less than I used to, but I now also manage two other niche specific blogs - Birdwatching Asia and David Explores.

General Travel

Countries include Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan and the Rest of the World.

Smartphone Reviews

Reviewing Smartphones for Travel with Smartphone Photography around Malaysia and Worldwide.

Bird Watching

Special focus on bird watching, wildlife, nature, and ecotourism around Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Worldwide.

Aviation News

Focus on Travel Aviation News namely airlines, airports, destination reviews.

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Recent Blog Posts

Latest blog articles from Malaysia Asia.

Langkawi to Koh Lanta Ferry Service

Langkawi to Koh Lanta Ferry Service

Tourism Thailand

There is soon a new ferry service linking Kedah's resort island, Langkawi, and southern Thai's Krabi province, which will help to boost both …

Rainforest World Music Festival 2023

Rainforest World Music Festival 2023

Sarawak Tourism News

Are you ready for Rainforest World Music Festival 2023? Because this year is going to be bigger and better than the last. RWMF2023, called in short, …

TAT strengthens Visit Thailand Year 2023

TAT strengthens Visit Thailand Year 2023

Visit Thailand Year 2023

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is strengthening the ongoing "Visit Thailand Year: Amazing New Chapters" campaign towards a meaning…

Smartphone Photography of Buildings in Kuala Lumpur

Smartphone Photography of Buildings in Kuala Lumpur

Smartphone Reviews

I take a lot of smartphone photos daily, mostly just for self-satisfaction, and sometimes I enjoy doing smartphone photography of buildings in Kuala …

Galaxy S23 Ultra Malaysia

Galaxy S23 Ultra Malaysia

Smartphone Reviews

With Galaxy Unpacked 2023 happening on 2 February, many are looking forward to what the Galaxy S23 Ultra will offer in terms of upgrades from the S…

Galaxy Unpacked 2023: Share the Epic

Galaxy Unpacked 2023: Share the Epic

Smartphone Reviews

Another year has passed, and a new era of Galaxy innovation is coming. Samsung's innovations are designed to enable incredible possibilities for …

Okinawa For First-Time Visitors

Okinawa For First-Time Visitors

Visiting Okinawa

You may have heard of Okinawa Island in Japan, but only a few people have visited this beautiful paradise island known as the Hawaii of Japan. Okinaw…

My Tourism Awards

Over the years, Malaysia Asia has won several Tourism Awards for Best Travel Blog, Best Online Articles and Best Social Media Categories.

Tourism Malaysia Award

Tourism Malaysia Award

Best Tourism Blog from Tourism Malaysia.
Sabah Tourism Award

Sabah Tourism Award

Best Online Article Sabah Tourism Awards
Sarawak Tourism Award

Sarawak Tourism Award

Best Online Article on Sarawak Award