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The Dark Side of Georgetown | Jul 01 06'

by Caroline in Asia a 25 year old female from Toronto, on vacation in Georgetown

""Are you alright? It looks like you are going to dislocate your jaw!""

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, morning pra... Continue reading »
Bridge Over Troubled Waters | Apr 03 07'

by Adro&Sean a 27 year old female traveling as a couple from Wellington, on vacation in Georgetown

"Hello Adrienne. I danced with you."

We boarded the bus in Tanah Rata and were surprised to hear: "Hello Adrienne. I danced with you", coming from one of the seats. After being reintro... Continue reading »
Malysie! Na 13uur als vee in een minibusje, ineens geen gedoe meer | Jan 27 07'

by Menno Berens a 26 year old male from Doetinchem, on vacation in Georgetown

Ik had een schitterend ticket geboekt, met ophaal service, en halverwege overstappen op een luxe bus. Ik zag het helemaal zitten.De volgene ochtend... Continue reading »
A couple of days in George Town, Penang. | Jan 09 07'

by Bear Foot Rambler a 35 year old male from Flagstaff, on vacation in Georgetown

It was another comfortable bus for the six hour ride from the highlands to Penang Island. A pretty cool ride out of the high mountains and th... Continue reading »
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 »
Colonial Georgetown?! | Mar 07 06'

by f1chick a 33 year old female traveling as a couple from Glasgow, on vacation in Georgetown

"Monsoon Malaysia"

Georgetown,Penang Day 45When we eventually woke from our slumber at 1130am we head straight out. Then wanted to head straight back indoors as... Continue reading »
A day in Georgetown | Jul 01 06'

by Liz in SE Asia a 26 year old female from Toronto, on vacation in Georgetown

"Don't worry we continuously reminded our group (and random strangers along the way) that it was Canada Day."

We arrived in Georgetown late last night after a full day of travelling from Krabi to Georgetown via minivan, train, boat, then by foot. Don't worr... Continue reading »
George Town | Mar 31 06'

by tbaybound a real traveler, on vacation in Georgetown

Neat little town/city. Really interesting history. British beginnings, as a trading post for spices, etc., hence the name. We only spend a day here... Continue reading »
George Town | Feb 24 08'

by dungroovin a 52 year old male traveling as a couple from Portsmouth, on vacation in Georgetown

We get to Butterworth for the car ferry around 1PM and cross the bay seeing the most enormous jellyfish we've ever seen on the way. Once dr... Continue reading »
Duka Duka | May 26 08'

by maddycaddy a male traveling as a couple from Auckland, on vacation in Georgetown

Our next stop was George town, an old colonial city with a massive mix of ethnicities, mainly Northern Indians, Chinese and Malays. Georgetown was... Continue reading »