Travel Guide to Penang, Malaysia
The Penang travel guide begins with a brief introduction to the local Malay language. First of all, “Penang” is the non-Malay version of the island’s name. Indeed, the correct name Continue Reading →
Malaysia
Malaysia is located in SE Asia and it consists of 13 states and 3 federal territories. The country is geographically divided into Peninsular Malaysia and Eastern Malaysia. Therefore, Peninsular Malaysia shares its northern border with Thailand and to the south is the border with the city state of Singapore. Also, to the west across the Straits of Malacca lies the island of Sumatra, Indonesia and to the northwest lies the Andaman Sea. To the east lies the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea. The second half of the country is located on the Island of Borneo. Borneo is a popular destination for Malaysia travel adventure. It shares land borders with both Brunei and Kalimantan, Indonesia. To its north lies the South China Sea and to the east lies the Sulu Sea and Celebes Sea.
Visit the Colonial Penang Museum – Pulau Tikus
The Colonial Penang Museum is discreetly hidden away in the shady George Town suburb of Pulau Tikas. It is located inside of a colonial mansion which has been maintained in Continue Reading →
Visit Gaharu Tea Valley Gopeng, Perak
In the Gaharu Tea Valley visitors will discover a 300 acre plantation featuring the critically endangered gaharu tree. Additionally, all of the trees located here were cultivated using 100% organic Continue Reading →
Wesak Day Procession In Penang, Malaysia
Gautama Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death all occurred on Wesak Day. As a result, Buddhists worldwide celebrate these three events on the same day in his honor. Although this day Continue Reading →
New Golden Chariot for Penang Thaipusam Festival
The annual Penang Thaipusam festival is always a huge event that attracts huge crowds. However, the huge numbers of Hindu devotees attending the 2017 Penang Thaipusam festival increased dramatically over Continue Reading →
Penang Thaipusam Kavadi Attam Procession
Penang, Malaysia boasts a multicultural heritage. Additionally, a cornerstone of Penang’s multiculturalism is the large population of Tamil Indians. As a result, annual Hindu festivals such as Thaipusam are important Continue Reading →
Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2018 Highlights
Since it’s beginning in 2015 the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta has displayed a beautiful assortment of giant hot air balloons. However, it gets better every year! In 2018, the Continue Reading →
Pai Ti Kong Hokkien Festival
Many years ago, large numbers of Hokkien Chinese immigrated to George Town, Penang. As a result, in George Town, Hokkien holiday celebrations such as Pai Ti Kong are the center Continue Reading →
Penang Chinese New Year Street Party
Penang Chinese New Year Street Party The year of the Rooster turned out to be an amazing Chinese New Year celebration in Penang. This year’s Penang Chinese New Year street Continue Reading →
Penang Hill Unveils Fantastic Views
Running up the central backbone of Pulau Pinang (Penang Island) is a series of granite hills. Situated among these granite hilltops, Penang Hill is located in the central northern half Continue Reading →