The first guidebook I contributed to was The Rough Guide to Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei in 1997 for which I covered all of Peninsular Malaysia. I returned to the region a couple of years later to pen chapters in AA Adventure Travellers Southeast Asia. Since then, I’ve co-ordinated the last three editions of Lonely Planet’s Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei as well as updating the 2002 edition of Lonely Planet’s Singapore city guide. In 2010 I co-ordinated Lonely Planet’s Kuala Lumpur, Melaka & Penang guide.

“Entwined by history and shared multi-ethnic populations Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei are Southeast Asia’s terrific trio. Want beautiful beaches and idyllic islands? Crave delicious culinary sensations? Searching for an Indiana Jones-style adventure in steamy jungles or the region’s hottest contemporary creations? From must-see modern architecture to a fascinating range of indigenous peoples, these three countries tick all the boxes on the tropical destination wish list.”

Introduction to Lonely Planet’s Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei Edition 11