Everything you need to know about taking the Penang ferry between Butterworth to George Town, including getting tickets, where to find the ferry terminals, and what to expect on board. The state of Penang is separated into two distinct areas: Seberang Perai on the mainland (where the town of Butterworth is located) and Pulau Pinang…
The Kuala Lumpur to Penang train is arguably the best train journey in Malaysia. Read on for our full review and top tips for riding the rails from KL to Butterworth. Penang has always been well connected to the rest of Malaysia, in particular to the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, 350km to the south….
In a part of the world filled with world-class cities, sights and destinations, it takes something special to stand out from the crowd in Southeast Asia and earn a place on your travel itinerary. So where should Penang sit on your list? Is Penang worth visiting and what should you see and do when you’re…
Alongside the impact of air travel on climate change, the biggest environmental concern most travellers have relates to plastic waste. When you arrive in a new country, one of the most pressing questions you’ll encounter is; am I safe to drink the tap water in Penang? For convenience, cost, and the environment, tap water is…
Penang might look small on a map, but once you set foot on the island, it soon becomes apparent that it’s jam-packed with things to do with different cultures, languages, and experiences waiting for you around every corner. We know that you will want to make the most out of your visit and it’s worthwhile…
Be prepared for you Penang trip by making sure you know the correct Malaysia plug type and have your travel adaptors and/or extensions packed. Even the most minimalist traveller to Penang will be packing an electrical device, and on the other end of the scale, worldschooling families are likely to be travelling with a myriad…
Penang is an intoxicating fusion of cultures and alongside its deep-rooted history, this tropical island is being catapulted into the modern world. It’s vibrant, chaotic, and very hot and humid. For those travellers visiting Southeast Asia for the first time, the differing sights, sounds and smells hit immediately and may be unsettling initially. However, any…
Taxi services in Penang have undergone something of a revolution in the past few years, with a company called Grab very much at the forefront. E-hailing apps are commonplace across the globe and offer the traveller numerous advantages, including set fares, driver tracking, destination point on Google Maps, and the option to pay using credit…
Covering almost three hundred square kilometres, Penang Island has plenty to offer the visitor, from the delights of colonial George Town to the natural beauty of Penang National Park (check out our guide for things to do in Penang). It’s an easy island to get around, helped by the fact that most of the sights…
The island of Penang lies a couple of kilometres off the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia and, dating back to its days as a key trading port, has always been well-served by domestic and international transport options. Nowadays, whether you’re flying in for a visit, passing through as part of an overlanding adventure, or just…