All posts tagged "Penang"
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0TravelThe Story Behind Penang’s Rat Island (Pulau Tikus)
There are two places named Pulau Tikus in Penang - one is a sea-washed isle and the other is actually on land.
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0TravelPenang or Langkawi, Which to Visit?
To visit Penang or to visit Langkawi? That is the question. This article might help you decide.
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0EntertainmentPenang Heritage and Arty-Facts
Penang has long held a special place in the hearts of locals and tourists alike. David Bowden traipses through the streets of...
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0Food & DrinkLonely Planet Ranks Penang as Top Culinary Spot for 2014
In a recent article published by British daily The Independent, Lonely Planet, a renowned travel guide, listed Penang as a top culinary...
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0The Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Penang
Accompanied by Ronni Pinsler, who studies Taoism in Malaysia, Frances Wilks dropped in on the Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Noordin Street...
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0The German Penang Story
Frances Wilks explores the rich heritage and history of the German Penang Story.
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0An Expat's Journey Through the Streets of Penang
In Penang, there's a great difference between then and now of course but what is also interesting is while some things have...
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0An Unrealised Two-Centuries Old Plan to Build A Dockyard in Penang
Maritime history aficionado Austen Wilks delves into the annals of Penang to uncover an unrealised two-centuries-old plan to build a dockyard on...
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0Penang’s Culinary Heritage
Penang's food scene is almost legendary, with many making the journey just to savour the island's delectable delights. Kat Fatland lets her...
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0CommunityLangkawi and Penang: A Tale of Two Islands
Teviot Fairservis muses on the difference between Penang and Langkawi, two islands separated by a few short sea miles, yet so different...
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0Seven Ways a Five Foot Way is Handy in Penang
Thanks to the five foot wide covered ways that lined the streets, George Town used to be a pleasant, shady, cool place...
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0A Taste of France in Penang
Chef Tommes, the co-owner of That Little Wine Bar, has recently returned from a trip to Gascony in South-West France with some...
