A Plethora of Asian Culture and Oriental Charm
Penang is located just off the north-western coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the Straits of Malacca. It is linked to the mainland peninsular Malaysia by a 13.5km bridge (once the 3rd longest in the world) from Province Wellesley (now Seberang Prai). It is... more
Home sweet home, specially for Marianne
Penang, an island so small that doesn't exist on the world map. Nonetheless, it's a place you must visit if you come to Malaysia. I've lived here for all my life. Penang is one of the 13 states in Malaysia. When you say Penang, most of us will have Penang... more
Finally in Penang
Headed by bus from KL to Penang. A place I have bypassed before but now was heading there to check it out. Nice bus ride where I met Izad who would take me around Penang. Stayed in Georgetown at Hong Ping Hotel. about $15 a night. Spent the first night wa... more