The cost of living in George Town, Penang is low even by SE Asian standards, so is a place that’s well worth considering if you like to travel slowly like we do. We spent a total of 24 days in George Town, and would have stayed a little longer if our permission to stay was… READ MORE >
Citrus Hotel, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
We only stayed at this hotel for one night, as we were passing through on our way to Singapore. It’s a very nice hotel, and we were given a free upgrade to a deluxe room. The location of the hotel was very good, as it was only around 100-200 meters from JB Sentral train station. As… READ MORE >
Street Art In George Town, Penang, Malaysia
The UNESCO World Heritage Town of George Town, Penang, has some great street art scattered around the town. Here’s a quick guide to finding it. Kung Fu Girl is on Jalan Muntri, next to the Chinese temple (Penang Ta Kam Hong). Kids On Bicycle is on Lebuh Armenian, close to the junction with Lebuh Pantai…. READ MORE >
Penang Hill By Funicular Railway & Kek Lok Si Temple
A great day out for many visitors to Penang, especially those with children, is to ride the steepest funicular railway in the world to get to Penang Hill. Temperatures are usually a little lower than the surrounding area, although I didn’t notice too much of a difference when we were there. The ride on the… READ MORE >
Tea Home Cafe, George Town, Penang – Puer, Oolong, Rock, Flower & Green Teas
If you’re a tea connoisseur, then you’ll you’ll love this small tea shop. They have one of the best ranges of teas I’ve seen at a tea shop, and they have tea to suit all tastes. In the cafe, the prices range from 12 RM to 38 RM ($3.75 to $12.00) per pot, with a… READ MORE >
