Penang International Airport offers a convenient and stress-free arrival or departure point to the island of Penang. This compact and well-organised airport might not be served by many long-haul destinations, but it does have excellent connectivity to the rest of Malaysia and parts of Southeast Asia. We’ve put together a guide so you know how…
From a distance, life in Penang might look pretty idyllic, but what is it like to actually live here and start a new life here? We are a British family of four living on Penang Island and here we share the honest truths about living in Penang. Want to know more about why we moved…
Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi (or Khoo Kongsi for short) is the largest Hokkien clanhouse in Malaysia and one of the recommended stops on our George Town walking tour. A visit here takes in the ornate prayer pavilion, an administrative building, performance stage and a collection of small shophouses, all arranged around a central courtyard….
Weighing up a move to Penang? Your first consideration is probably around affordability. Here we break down the cost of living in Penang to help you to get some perspective. Feature image above is Penang National Park. Uprooting your home life and moving to a new country is one of the biggest adventures any family…
The islands of Penang and Langkawi are like two siblings. They’re both from the same background, look a bit alike and have outwardly similar personalities but, once you get to know them, subtle differences begin to emerge. As a visitor to Malaysia, you won’t have the time to get to know them that well, so…
One of the most common dilemmas facing visitors to Malaysia is whether to visit Penang or Kuala Lumpur. From afar, these two places practically leap out of the guidebook and could seemingly fill an entire trip just by themselves. The simple answer is that, if time allows, you should plan to visit both of these…
If you’ve heard about the Penang Teddyville Museum in Batu Ferringhi, you might be wondering whether it’s just a place to visit with young kids. After all, as cute as teddy bears can be, do they really justify a museum all to themselves? As it turns out, this clever (and deceptively large) museum at the…
For a chance to understand the flora and fauna which makes Penang unique, take a trip to the Tropical Spice Garden Penang. In a handy location close to Batu Ferringhi, the Tropical Spice Garden offers much more than just another botanic garden, with a range of activities, displays and trails to keep you entertained, all…
Wondering what to expect from a visit to Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, known more commonly as The Blue Mansion? Then read on for our review of The Blue Mansion. As you wander around George Town’s World Heritage Site (perhaps following our self-guided walking tour), with its carefully preserved historic buildings on display at every turn,…
There’s no question that the tropical island of Penang has a fantastic range of things to do but, every now and then, it’s nice to take a step back from sightseeing, lie back onto a sunbed, and relax for the day. The tourist haven of Batu Ferringhi on the north coast of the island has…