Penang, Malaysia to Krabi, Southern Thailand
I found a place on the beach front and by lunchtime I was eating somtam and enjoying a lemon drink while sitting and watching people go by. Continue reading Penang, Malaysia to Krabi, Southern Thailand
Tag: Penang
Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Botanical Gardens
Kek Lok Si is the biggest Buddhist temple in Malaysia, a great gaudy place with a temple to Quan Yin (The Goddess Mercy of Monkey Magic fame to those of my generation) and a huge pagoda. Continue reading Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Botanical Gardens
Penang – The Blue Mansion and more
I caught the 11am guided tour at the Cheong Tze Fatt Blue Mansion, which is now a very swish function centre and boutique hotel and not otherwise open to the public. Continue reading Penang – The Blue Mansion and more
George Town, Penang
George Town seems to be wearing its World Heritage status more confidently and assuredly than Malacca. Continue reading George Town, Penang
Malacca to Penang, Malaysia
I have decided to skip Kuala Lumpur on this trip – I’ve visited a couple of times recently on work trips – so I bought an express ticket on a bus from Malacca to George Town. Continue reading Malacca to Penang, Malaysia
Penang to Kuala Lumpur
Thursday 5 July 2001 – Penang to Kuala Lumpur Slept well. Had a great walk around Chinatown and revisited several … Continue reading Penang to Kuala Lumpur
George Town, Penang
Wednesday 4 July 2001 – George Town, Penang, Malaysia Awoke late at 8.30am. Went for a walk to check out … Continue reading George Town, Penang
Melaka to Penang
Tuesday 3 July 2001 – Melaka to Penang Checked out of the hotel and had breakfast at Heeren House, a … Continue reading Melaka to Penang