At 2187-meters in height, Gunung Tahan, or Mount Tahan, is the highest peak in Peninsular Malaysia and in the Tenasserim Hills chain (a 1,700-kilometre-long granite ridge older than the Himalayas)…
Whenever people ask me about a good bird watching site in northwestern Malaysia, I do not usually recommend anything in Penang but point them to nearby Perak state, where the…
Thinking of the two Malaysian islands of Penang and Langkawi is like looking at the two sides of the same tropical coin. Both have nature, attractions and charm in spades,…
If you love Penang Food and can’t get enough of Penang laksa and nasi kandar, you should know that you can go deeper into the secrets of Penang cuisine by…
Tucked away in the center of Penang Mainland, Bukit Tambun ‘s claim to fame is fresh seafood. Most Penangites eagerly make the drive to chill by the riverside and eat…
When thinking about hiking in Penang, many go to Penang Hill or cross into Seberang Perai to hike in Mainland Penang in places like Cherok Tok Kun, a forest reserve…
On September 16, Langkawi was the first Malaysian destination to reopen tourism after 18 months of closures. As expected, almost ten thousand Malaysians flocked to Langkawi airport and the island…
Buses are a popular way to travel to Penang from other parts of Malaysia. But to be honest, with not one but THREE bus stations in Penang, it can get…
Set right in front of the south-eastern corner of Penang island, Batu Kawan is a large area encompassing the namesake town, the fishing village of Bukit Tambun, and the industrial…
We have already harped about Penang nightlife options, but when it comes to bars in Penang, we thought you needed a dedicated list. The bar scene in Penang has boomed…