What to do in Penang in 3 days? Trust us, there are many things to do in Penang, Malaysia, and most of them don’t include sitting idle at one of George Town’s hipster cafes eating breakfast, or lazying on one of Penang’s best beaches. We have been living on this island for a decade, and… Continue reading What to Do in Penang in 3 Days: the Ultimate Itinerary
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The Ultimate Guide to Doing a Thailand Visa Run from Penang
Penang is a perfect spot for a Thailand visa run: it’s very close to Southern Thailand and has one of the most efficient Royal Thai Consulates in Malaysia (not forgetting, a lot of great Western restaurants that foreign visa-runners love). No wonder then that for well over a decade, Penang island, with its smorgasbord of delicious food and… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Doing a Thailand Visa Run from Penang
Stress-Free Train Travel Guide from Penang to KL, Thailand and Taiping
Penang Train travel? We love it: besides Grab, with the introduction of the ETS train system in Malaysia (known to many as the fast electric train from Penang to KL), taking the train from Penang to KL has become one of the most comfortable ways to travel overland in Peninsular Malaysia. It’s quick (between 4… Continue reading Stress-Free Train Travel Guide from Penang to KL, Thailand and Taiping
Penang Youths meet the Sellers of Chowrasta
It’s a good thing that Penang youngsters get involved with the island’s rich heritage, culture and art. This time, Arts-ED and GTWHI are pleased to invite the public to a special showcase by young participants, to witness how they use their creativity to explore, investigate, research and express their understanding and thoughts about our cultural heritage… Continue reading Penang Youths meet the Sellers of Chowrasta
Ultimate Penang Airport Guide: Everything you Need to Know
Do you need to fly from Penang airport or are arriving in Penang by air? You have come to the right place, as this Penang Airport Guide will tell you all you need to know about one of Malaysia’s most important airports. We will give you a complete low down on how to reach or… Continue reading Ultimate Penang Airport Guide: Everything you Need to Know
Ombak Potehi Performs in Tokyo
After a successful season of performances at the Heritage Celebrations, George Town Festival and Butterworth Fringe Festival in Penang, Ombak Potehi is set to perform in Tokyo from November 2 to 8, 2017. An outreach program of Ombak-Ombak ARTStudio, Ombak Potehi comprises young artists who have learned the art form from the masters and have… Continue reading Ombak Potehi Performs in Tokyo
The 3 Highlights of Kuching’s Rainforest Fringe Festival 2017
You may wonder why a Penang-focused blog wanted to publish a post about the 20th edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival in Kuching, Sarawak. Well, you may not know, but I love Kuching. The city shares a lot with Penang: a burgeoning art scene, a walkable waterfront, some of Malaysia’s best hotels, mouth-watering food,… Continue reading The 3 Highlights of Kuching’s Rainforest Fringe Festival 2017
Penang Potehi Brings Back the Stories of Old Penang
Have you ever imagined what was Penang like a century ago? Well, now you can see it for yourself, and free of charge — this summer, Old Penang will be taken back to life through the power of Penang Potehi, a traditional glove-puppet performance. Mark these dates on your calendar of Penang’s must-see festivals. Ombak-Ombak… Continue reading Penang Potehi Brings Back the Stories of Old Penang
What Richard Lim of Rough Guides Really Thinks of Penang
I know you visited Penang for the first time when you were very young and came back just recently for a Rough Guide update. What do you think of it, in general? As a guidebook writer, why do you think it is so attractive to tourists? Yes, I visited Penang briefly as a boy, in… Continue reading What Richard Lim of Rough Guides Really Thinks of Penang
Penang’s Most Important Foreign Correspondent: Kim Gooi
Foreign correspondent Kim Gooi, born and bred in Penang, is Malaysia’s least celebrated photojournalist. Very few indeed know about this bohemian Asia old hand, the only Malaysian reporter on the Cambodian frontline. He worked for major TV networks in the US, UK, Australia, Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, and was the stringer for Times Magazine and… Continue reading Penang’s Most Important Foreign Correspondent: Kim Gooi