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Asia » Malaysia » Penang » George Town March 3rd 2005

We arrived in Malaysia on wednesday morning, crossing the border from Thailand at Pedang Besar and continuing onto Butterworth. From there, we took the ferry to Penang's capital Georgetown and secured accomodation in the "Hang Chow Hotel" (in Chinatown). We spent a couple of days exploring Georgetown, a truly multi-cultural experience: after ascending the KOMTAR building for an awesome view of the city we visited Mosques (including receiving an impromptu tour of the Kapitan Kling Mosque from a very helpful Indian chap), Hindu and Chinese temples, Chinese Secret society houses (Khoo and Cheah Kongsis), an Islamic museum in an Arabic Mansion (Syed Atalas) and enjoyed the sights and sounds of Little India and Chinatown.... read more
Masjid Kapitan Kling

Asia » Malaysia » Penang » George Town February 9th 2005

We left Langkawi yesterday after a great 3 nights on the island, it is truely beautiful and I hope to go back sometime when i have the money to enjoy it to the full. the season was wrong for scuba diving which was a pity. WE rented a car for one of the days and drove around the island abit. Went to an Oriental village which was nice, and went on the longest Cable Car in the world !!! it was pretty nerve jangling, but the view at the top was amazing..... Arrived on the island of Penang yesterday via ferry. Today is Chinese New year and almost everything is closed which is a bit crap really. We are being forced to eat in McDonalds and Pizza Hut today as they are the only food joints ... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Penang » George Town December 26th 2004

After spending Christmas day on a plane it was all worth it to be in Penang... read more
Stand like a buddha
Penang Temple

Asia » Malaysia » Penang » Batu Ferringhi June 16th 2004

Brilliant - first encounter with o/s internet at hotel is absolute nightmare! Was well on the way to great first blog on the road, only to have it destroyed by pop ups! Ahhhh alas I must try once again! Well if independant travelling/backpacking is a religion and Lonely Planet is the bible, right now I am about the equivalent of the anti-christ of travel :) Right now am living the life of a prima donna - and just on the side - it is a pretty good lifestyle :) I wake up, have some breakfast, hit poolside, read, sunbake (try to avoid getting too burnt - darn pasty Melbourne Winter skin), read, drink, have massages, read some more, swim some more, go have a relax in my room, then think about going out to the night ... read more
Cheap Food

Asia » Malaysia » Penang » George Town November 20th 2003

I travelled to Georgetown on Penang Island with Andrew, a Canadian who I had been trekking with in Cameron Highlands. On arriving in our 'recomended' place of stay, he discovered Bed Bugs in his mattress. At this he got really depressed, while I sat feeling slightly bemused at our luck. Neither of us were particularly willing to stay - but the owner changed the mattresses, and as it was late in the day, we risked it. Although neither of us were bitten, I for sure did not sleep. Little creatures somehow manage to prevent sleep more than the big ones. The rest of the hostel was really clean though and had a good atmosphere - so with a new room key in hand - we boldly stayed put. Georgetown was just another city in Malaysia though, ... read more
Penang

Asia » Malaysia » Penang September 1st 2003

Relaxing island - highlights to follow... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Penang » George Town February 5th 2002

A week or so in one of my favourite Asian cities before heading north.... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Penang April 4th 1994

Aunty Marie came to this as well... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Penang January 1st 1984

Malaysian adventure... read more




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