Penang and Singapore: two islands linked by intriguing British colonial history and, these days, plenty of low-cost flights. Good connections are possibly the main reason why many Penangites move to Singapore. Indeed, the prosperous island nation was once part of the Malayan Federation, and in recent times has represented the closest surrogate to life in a… Continue reading From Penang to Singapore in a whizz: a review of Scoot Air
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Why do Penangites move to Singapore? An interview with Arty Guava
We already know that not all Penangites think the island has what they need to succeed. Some go far, to Australia, and others are a bit closer. This time, we want to explore why Penangites move to Singapore (see our guide to crossing the Malaysia-Singapore border, choose the best time to go to Singapore and… Continue reading Why do Penangites move to Singapore? An interview with Arty Guava
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