• The best way to get around Penang depends on which part of the island you want explore. Most of the tourist attractions and amenities are in and around…

• I normally don't get burned easily and never wear sunscreen back home or even in Chiang Mai (granted I'm mostly in doors in Chiang Mai)
• But my shoulders…

• I recommend visiting Penang for 2-4 full days
• 2 full days should give you just enough time to check out the main attractions in George Town. Since George…

• Malaysia is known for its hawker centers that serve all manners of fast/street food and Penang is not an exception. There are many hawker centers in and around…

February 2019 update

• Since October 2018, Penang Hop On Hop Off Bus has stopped offering actual hop on hop off service, even though its name remains the same…

• There are three ways to get to Penang from Kuala Lumpur: flying is the best way, but you can also take a train, or take a bus…

• I've done this route a few times and I can tell you the flying is the best way to go to Penang from Singapore:
• There are many direct…

Penang is a pretty affordable place to travel.

• For a budget trip, plan to spend $35-$45 USD per day.
• For a comfortable trip, plan to spend $50-$70…

• December - March is the best months to visit Penang due to lower rainfall
• Try to avoid September-October, April-May, as these are the wetter month
• Temperature wise, honestly…

• Official language is Malay, but you can use English everywhere in Penang, which was how I got around with no issue whatsoever
• In fact, English proficiency in Penang…