As with all of the destinations that I visited during my six month journey through Southeast Asia, every day in Penang started with a walk. The only question was what direction I would head in when I stepped out the door of my guest house in Chinatown each morning. On this particular day, my feet [...]
Located on Lebuh Gereja, right in the heart of George Town, Malaysia, Pinang Peranakan Mansion is one of the greatest examples of the extravagant Chinese Courtyard homes that were common among the rich merchants of the Baba Nyonya Culture in Penang. The Baba Nyonyas (also known as Peranakans) are a community of people that originated [...]
Malaysia as a whole country is interesting due to its mix of different cultures and religions, but there are few better examples of this than the city of George Town on the island of Penang. Due to its history as an important trading port, people came from many parts of the world to settle here, [...]
If you have even a basic knowledge of Geography, you'll know that Thailand and Malaysia are bordering countries. There is very little distance to travel between the two. In fact, it only takes one hour to fly between the two capital cities of Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. So when I say that it took us [...]
Today's travel photo is of a man on his trishaw talking to some people on the street outside of a Chinese Temple in George Town, Malaysia. This is a fairly typical scene in George Town, on the island of Penang. Trishaws are still quite common and aren't a bad way to get around the city [...]
Today's travel photo is of some antique furniture inside Pinang Peranakan Mansion in George Town, Malaysia. Pinang Peranakan Mansion was built by Chung Keng Quee, a rich Baba from the local Nonya Culture in Penang, and it is now a museum showcasing some excellent examples of the lifestyle of the rich merchants of the area. The [...]
Today's travel photo is of some locals fishing along the Esplanade in George Town in Penang, Malaysia. I took this photo after wandering past the old town hall and making my way to the waterfront. A storm was coming in from the sea at the time, but these locals didn't seem too bothered by it. [...]
Today's travel photo is a street scene in Little India, right in the heart of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. When we were wandering around George Town we knew exactly when we had entered Little India. All of a sudden there were the sounds of loud Indian music, the beautiful fragrance of Indian spices and [...]
Today's travel photo is of some delicious Claypot Nasi Briyani in George Town on Penang, Malaysia. Penang is the food capital of Malaysia and any visit to this interesting place should be a time of indulgence - the food is incredible. Nasi Briyani is an Indian influenced dish and it is always better in a [...]
Today's travel photo is of some busy hawker stalls in George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Penang is known as the food capital of Malaysia and for a very good reason - the food is amazing! The best places to sample the amazing Penang cuisine is at the busy hawker stalls that line the streets and [...]
