City Hall

There is a strong British influence in Penang, noted especially in the name of the city - Georgetown. The city has been named a UNESCO world heritage city for the diversity of cultures and buildings in the old section of town. A strong Chinatown, Indian section, English, Hindu, Muslim - many diverse cultures and lots of good food.

Winter Holiday Part 1- Malaysia

February 17th 2010
Our south-east Asia adventure began with a very long day, leaving our apartment early morning on Monday, January 18. Dressed in our shorts and warm weather clothing we left the snow and cold of Jinshitan with Autumn, who drove us through a foggy start to the Dalian airport. We were very happy to be leaving Rick’s crutches at home, as he had started walking with only the help of a cane and air ca ... read more

Asia » China » Liaoning » Dalian » Jinshitan

For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more

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