Penang Island Vacations

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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 »
Taking the tour or going for a ride | Feb 24 07'

by globalchoirboy a 52 year old male from Eugene, on vacation in Penang

I am leaving on the night train to Kuala Lumpur so I decided last night to sign up with Jim the owner of the hotel to do his tour of the island.&nb... Continue reading »
The Rainy season does not make for good beach weather | May 04 06'

by Nick n Lizzi a 31 year old male traveling as a couple, on vacation in Penang

"we were bitten unmercilessly"

We knew that it was the rainy season on the west coast of south Thailand and wanted to get to Chang Mai pretty quickly so... Continue reading »
Get us out of here...! | Dec 02 06'

by Mairead and Ben a 30 year old female traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Penang

"A far cry from Beautiful Koh Phi Phi"

Hi allWe left Thailand and headed over land on a mini bus to Malaysia - a 12 hour trip! We arrived at the touristy island of Penang, late in... Continue reading »

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'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
Georgetown, Penang

After spending an unmemorable day in Kota Bharu on the east coast we headed back across the peninsula to Penang. It was an eight hour bus... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Chris & Catherine
Pinang

I'm learning not to trust my first impressions of a new destination. I arrive hot , sweaty and tired and invariably don't enjoy my f... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler tonka
Ladyboys and Creepy Men

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 avai... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Eliza
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