Some writers visit a place. I disappear into it. That’s the difference between content that fills a page and content that moves people.
Three decades of travel – solo, with children, through remote villages and luxury retreats have shaped my voice as Malaysian travel writer who goes beyond description (and occasionally common sense!). I look at every layer of a destination: its people, culture, landscapes and lived realities, to bring a story fully to life.
That approach has taken me from the mountains of Papua, to a private yacht in Greece, from Shangri-La properties to communities that don’t appear on any algorithm. Tourism boards, luxury properties and publications trust me to translate those experiences into writing with depth, clarity and lasting impact.
If your destination, property or brand deserves storytelling that truly moves people, I’d love to hear from you.
What I Offer
Destination & Resort Features – long-form editorial content for your website, magazine or press kit, written with narrative depth and optimised for search.
Tourism Board Campaigns – multi-piece content series capturing a destination’s culture, people, landscapes and experiences for regional and international audiences.
Airline & Inflight Magazine Features – polished destination storytelling for in-flight publications, with experience in Batik Air Malaysia and Batik Air Indonesia and Lion Air group airlines
Editorial Pitching & Magazine Placement – for destinations and properties seeking earned media coverage in third-party publications. I pitch and place stories in regional and international magazines on your behalf – reaching audiences that advertorial simply cannot.
Press Trip Coverage – immersive, experience-led coverage of hosted visits, told with honesty and a strong editorial voice.
Photography & Visual Storytelling – travel photography to accompany written features, capturing the authentic atmosphere of a destination rather than the obvious postcard shot.
Copywriting for Brand & Tourism Websites – destination pages, hotel descriptions, resort “About” copy and campaign writing. The same voice that works editorially, applied to your brand directly.
Social Content & Captions – Instagram and Facebook content that goes beyond pretty pictures and actually makes people want to be there.
Podcast & Radio Appearances – available as a guest speaker on travel, culture and destination storytelling, with experience on Lite FM Malaysia and Borak Dalam Galley podcast.
Content Consultation – for tourism operators and boutique properties wanting honest, strategic advice on their storytelling approach without a full campaign commitment.
Workshops & Masterclasses – travel writing workshops for aspiring writers, drawing on three decades of experience across destinations, publications and real-world storytelling.
Every project is scoped and priced individually based on deliverables, duration and distribution. If you see something above that fits what you need, or if you have something else in mind, I’d love to hear from you.
📄 Media kit available on request – or reach out directly to discuss your project.
Portfolio & Collaborations
Tourism Boards and Destinations Partners
Tourism Australia · Tourism Malaysia · Tourism Malaysia Central · Tourism Perak · Tourism Selangor · Wonderful Indonesia · Sarawak Tourism · Gaya Travel · KOPERASI Perlis · AKSES Malaysia
Luxury Properties and Brand Collaborations
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Penang · Shangri-La Rasa Ria Sabah · Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang · Bon Ton Langkawi · Pelangi Beach Resort Langkawi · Berjaya Langkawi Resort · Ambong Ambong Rainforest Retreat · La Villa Langkawi · Wapa di Ume Ubud · Wapa di Ume Sidemen · Adnate Hotel Perth · Balboa Private Yacht Charter Greece · Authentic Sumatra West Sumatra · Ricky’s Beach House West Sumatra · Borneo Rainforest Lodge Danum Valley · Gaya Island Resort Sabah (A Member of Small Luxury Hotel of the World) · Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Published In
Batik Air Malaysia · Batik Air Indonesia · Lion Air Indonesia · Escape Travel Magazine
Media & Special Commissions
- Lite FM Radio Malaysia – “What A Trip” – Ten-episode series sharing travel stories from West Papua, Mongolia, and other remarkable journeys.
- Borak Dalam Galley Podcast – Guest speaker covering aviation topics and travel journeys (an interview in mixed Malay & English). Watch the podcast here.
- Harley Davidson East Coast Malaysia – sole travel writer commissioned to document their East Coast to Negeri Sembilan expedition
By the numbers
📍 80,000+ monthly Google impressions – content consistently surfacing in organic search
🔗 53 referring domains – editorially linked by publications, tourism platforms, and travel brands worldwide
📸 4,000+ Instagram followers – an engaged community of culturally curious, experience-driven travellers
✍️ 30+ years of travel across the world – every story earned, never manufactured.
Every number above represents a real person who chose to seek out this content , not a boosted post, not a paid audience. Organic reach, earned trust.
Work With Me
Good storytelling is an investment – in your destination, your brand, and the readers you want to reach.
If you’re looking for a writer who brings genuine depth, cultural intelligence and a voice that moves people, I’m available for commissions, editorial features, content campaigns and press partnerships.
I work professionally, I meet deadlines, and I deliver stories that last beyond a news cycle.
📩 shannimpym@gmail.com
📱 @epicadventuress
📞 +60 12 292 9395
Response within 48 hours.