A Trusted Malaysian Travel Writer for Global Collaborations
Looking for a travel writer who tells stories that feel real?
I’m a Malaysian travel writer specialising in experience led, soulful journeys – the kind that shaped by human connection, cultural depth, and time spent on the ground, not quick visits or surface impressions.
My work has been published in airline inflight magazines and shared across radio station and podcast platforms. Over three decades, I’ve travelled extensively, often solo and sometimes with my young children, staying with locals, listening to their stories, and allowing places to unfold naturally. These lived experiences sit at the heart of every collaboration I take on.
I work with destinations, tourism boards, and boutique and luxury properties that value meaningful storytelling, narratives that invite readers to feel a place, not just see it.
Every collaboration is shaped by real encounters, cultural connections, and memorable to me. My work blends soulful, experience-led storytelling with clean SEO, strong photography, and quality writing that inspires travellers to imagine themselves there – and often, to book the journey.
If your story deserves to be told, whether through travel writing, editorial features, or soulful content creation, I’d be honoured to collaborate.
What I Do
I tell stories that matter – stories rooted in culture, nature, people, and the raw beauty of travel. Whether it is a rainforest retreat, a cultural festival, a hidden village, a luxury villa, or an off-the-beaten-path experience, I capture the essence of the place in a way that feels honest and heartfelt.
My work blends warmth, real experiences, strong narrative flow, and clean SEO – creating content that connects with readers and stays true to the spirit of each destination. I approach every collaboration with sincerity, professionalism, and respect. I always look for the most meaningful angle – the heart of a place – whether it’s in its nature, people, community, culture, even small everyday moments that make a place unforgettable.
Brands work with me as a travel writer to bring destinations and cultural experiences to life.
Portfolio & Collaborations
These collaborations reflect the trust placed in my write-up and the kind of work I’m honoured to create:
Tourism Boards and Destinations Partners
- Tourism Australia
- Tourism Malaysia
- Tourism Malaysia Central
- Tourism Perak
- Tourism Selangor
- Wonderful Indonesia
- Sarawak Tourism
- Gaya Travel
- AKSES Malaysia
- KOPERASI Perlis
Special Feature Coverage : Harley Davidson East Coast Motorcycle Club
Invited as the only travel writer to document their exploration from Peninsular Malaysia’s East Coast to Negeri Sembilan.
Published Articles
- Batik Air Malaysia
- Batik Air Indonesia
- Lion Air Indonesia
- Former Feature Writer – Escape Travel Magazine
Contributed destination features capturing the essence of a place – its landscapes, culture, local life, food, art, and the meaningful moments that define travel.
Travel and Brand Collaborations (Local and International)
- Wapa di Ume Ubud, Bali
- Wapa di Ume Sidemen, Bali
- Adnate Hotel Perth
- Shangri-La Rasa Ria Sabah
- Shangri-La Rasa Sayng Penang
- Ambong Ambong Rainforest Retreat Langkawi
- La Villa Langkawi
- Berjaya Langkawi Resort
- Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang
- Balboa Private Yacht Charter (Greece) – Explored the Greek islands aboard a private yacht, capturing the elegance, exclusivity and the luxury of sailing through one of the world’s most iconic coastlines.
Beyond individual collaborations, I approach every project with a commitment to connection, cultural sensitivity, and storytelling that feels alive on the page. My work is shaped by years of travelling through remote villages, cities, islands and mountain regions, meeting people whose stories deepen my own understanding of a place.
Whether I am writing for a luxury resort, a tourism board, an airline or a local community project, I aim to create content that goes beyond promotion – content that carries emotion, respect and meaning. Brands often work with me for this reason: I don’t just feature a destination, I look for the human experiences and other values that make it unforgettable. When the right story is told with heart, readers feel it. And when readers feel it, they connect with the brand behind it.
Media Appearances
- 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.
Let’s Collaborate
If you’re looking for travel writer who brings depth and content that captures the true spirit of your destination or brand, I would love to co-create something meaningful together. My goal is always to deliver work that supports my partners while staying true to the heart of each destination.
📩 Email: shannimpym@gmail.com
📱 Instagram: @epicadventuress
🌐 Website: epicadventuress.com
📄 Media Kit available upon request.