Do you make these 10 mistakes when you travel to Penang for the first time?

Penang people welcome you... even more warmly if you avoid making these 10 silly mistakes! (Photo credit: Bertrand Linet)

Going to Penang for the first time can be confusing, and making a few mistakes as a first-timer is very normal. But we believe it’s always better to arrive and hit the ground running: we have already told you what to do with 48 hours in Penang, how to catch the iconic Penang Ferry, what… Continue reading Do you make these 10 mistakes when you travel to Penang for the first time?

Lily Aziz: Solopreneur, Blogger & Mom

Lily Aziz, former publisher of Time Out Penang, with a furry Penang friend.

Lily Aziz in her own words I love this island. I was brought here 6 years ago as Publisher of Time Out Penang, an annual guide which later launched into a website, and then soon after as an app. My15 years in the media industry in KL (KHell in my head) completely depleted me of all… Continue reading Lily Aziz: Solopreneur, Blogger & Mom

The Durian Guy Across From 7-11 on Chulia Street

By Linsday Gasik – Contributing Writer His was the first durian I bought on Penang back in 2012. He’s probably where you bought your first Penang durian, if you were staying on Chulia Street. “Yellow color, very sticky, bit like almond flavor, and smells like honey” His stall is simple, just two collapsible tables wedged… Continue reading The Durian Guy Across From 7-11 on Chulia Street