Penang Historic Vacations

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Looking for vacation ideas based on your interests? The following are travel blogs about historic in Penang selected for quality by our editorial team and other travelers to help plan your vacation or holiday.

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Historic Trip Blogs

Malaysia, Penang Island: Colonial and Chinese Influence | Feb 04 07'

by Kyle & Dan a real traveler from London, on vacation in Penang

"Knowing that the deadly cobras could strike us where we were sitting, we were on the edge of our seats in anticipation and fear"

After all the effort we went through in order to change our Malaysian itinerary to include a couple of nights in Cameron Highlands, we ended up cha... Continue reading »
'Peace in Penang' | Oct 20 05'

by Louis a 25 year old male from Cambridge, on vacation in Penang

"'after leaving KL's stench of cars, mopeds and touting; we were refreshed by the friendly and genuinely helpful Penangians...'"

21st OctWith the help of earplugs and sleeping pills, i managed to sleep on the train even though i was bear-hugging my luggage with the implicit f... Continue reading »
Adventures in Penang - Part I | Sep 16 05'

by Strawberry and Kiwi a 26 year old female, on vacation in Penang

"We were exhausted, sweaty and already suffering aching muscles."

Saturday morning we heaved our heavy bags onto our backs and left the IYC for Kuala Lumpur International Airport on the KLIA Transit Train. It took... Continue reading »

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Ladyboys and Creepy Men | Jan 22 07'

by Eliza a 25 year old female from Cambridge, on vacation in Georgetown

So the minibus dropped me off about three blocks from where I wanted to stay, so I walked to the guesthouse. There were no singles available, so... Continue reading »

Penang Travel Experiences

A couple of days in George Town, Penang.

It was another comfortable bus for the six hour ride from the highlands to Penang Island. A pretty cool ride out of the high mounta... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Bear Foot Rambler
Malysie! Na 13uur als vee in een minibusje, ineen...

Ik had een schitterend ticket geboekt, met ophaal service, en halverwege overstappen op een luxe bus. Ik zag het helemaal zitten.De volge... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Menno Berens
'Peace in Penang'

21st OctWith the help of earplugs and sleeping pills, i managed to sleep on the train even though i was bear-hugging my luggage with the... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Louis
Adventures in Penang - Part I

Saturday morning we heaved our heavy bags onto our backs and left the IYC for Kuala Lumpur International Airport on the KLIA Transit Trai... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Strawberry and Kiwi
The Dark Side of Georgetown

Liz woke up at the very early hour of 5AM to the sound of praying in the neighbouring mosque. Since Malaysia is a muslim country, m... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Caroline in Asia