Penang Travel Tips
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Colonial Penang
Written by Viator, August 2010
Colonial Georgetown is a topsy-turvy collection of shophouses, trishaws, laneway shops and grand buildings. Portuguese traders from Goa in India first visited here in the 16th century, when Penang ... Read more
Penang Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Once known as Betel Nut Island, Penang has been a melting pot of traders and artisans since the British East India Company discovered the charms of this spice island back in 1786. A Malaysian ... Read more
City of many flavours.
Written by koalakiss86 , Australia, November 2010
Penang is a culturally diverse place with Malaysian, Chinese, Indian and European infuences. Good for no more than about 4 days to see all you need to see, the food is awesome if you eat at the local ... Read more
The Clan Jetties of Penang
Written by John Reality , Cambodia, March 2013
As traditional Chinese establishments in Malaysia’s quaint town of Penang, clan jetties are an integral part of the country’s heritage and history. With just six jetty clan communities left, they ... Read more
