Penang Potehi Brings Back the Stories of Old Penang
Have you ever imagined what was Penang like a century ago? Well, now you can see it for yourself, and free of charge —...
James Springer: Writing George Town’s Canvas
James Springer in his Own Words
After spending six years in Penang’s wine scene as a trained Sommelier, I began writing as a full-time career...
What Richard Lim of Rough Guides Really Thinks of Penang
I know you visited Penang for the first time when you were very young and came back just recently for a Rough Guide update....
Lily Aziz: Solopreneur, Blogger & Mom
Lily Aziz in her own words
I love this island. I was brought here 6 years ago as Publisher of Time Out Penang, an annual...
Mark Walker: Penang’s Scottish Story Teller
Mark in his own words
I am a Scotsman, who loves Asia and East Africa. I am naturally inquisitive, always asking questions of myself and...
Blood Sweat and Tears: What I Learned about Friendship in Penang
I have been living in Penang since 2009, and I visited for the first time in 2008. In a decade on the island, I...
Adeline Chua: Travel Writer and Shutterbug
Adeline in her own words
I moved to Penang for love. I started writing about it in 2016, promptly fell head over heels with the...
48 Hours in Penang the Smart Way
You only have 48 Hours in Penang? You must be in a rush. Some may rightly say that with 2 days in Penang (quite a...
Welcome to the Penang Insider – A Few Words on the...
Welcome to the Penang Insider, a blog on Penang, the northwestern Malaysian island that figures on all the cool kids’ Southeast Asian itineraries. My...
The Definitive Guide to Ordering Drinks in Penang (and Malaysia)
Let's face it: with all the different variants on offer, it's not easy for newbies to ordering drinks in Penang. Some people even consider...
9 Striking Things to See in Singapore’s Civic District