Normally I walk up and down Penang Hill but sometimes it is convenient to hop onto the efficient funicular train. The ride takes 4.5 mins. I have sped up the video. A must watch if you have never experienced Penang Hill train ride. The ride down in fast forward is like a rollercoaster. Enjoy the…
Selamat hari raya and Eid Mubarak greetings to all our Muslim friends
Wishing you hari raya and Salam Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim friends from Penang local. May the new year bring peace and new beginnings 🌙 Art by http://www.BulanLifestyle.com
Ramadan weekend activities: Riuh in the city KL Raya edition June 2018 in collaboration with good vibes festival.
Ramadan weekend activities: It’s Ramadan and why not learn how to fold local ketupats in preparation for Raya celebrations. We popped over to KL for the weekend and discovered this fun and creative workshop by Riuh and went Raya shopping at the pop up bazaar at APW in bangsar, KL. Riuh is a curated creative…
Love and Dating on Penang Island
We asked the good people of Penang, regardless of age and sexual preference, a few simple questions: What is it like dating on this quirky island? How would they advise a friend looking for love? 2 places to impress your date, 2 places you’d bring them to break up, and 2 places where you’d pop…
Ramadan weekend activities: Chuan kui art exhibition by Ono Kang at Hin bus gallery, Penang
It’s the month of Ramadan and if you are fasting and have nothing to do, we recommend you Go immerse yourself in some art and culture. It feeds the soul which food cannot do. If you are not Muslim, we also suggest you stop taking food photos and go take some photos of art instead…
How to make penang island belacan
How to make penang island belacan? Chop kim hoa is a family run belacan cottage industry in Penang that still makes Belacan in the traditional way. Watch our short video on how traditional Penang belacan is made. The process takes a few months from the drying of the krill (small shrimp) , the grinding of…
Selamat berpuasa to all my Muslim friends. Wishing you Ramadan Mubarak
Selamat berpuasa to all my Muslim friends. Wishing you Ramadan Mubarak on this holy occasion. We live in a multicultural country where different religions are practiced. It is customary to respect and be tolerant of the beliefs of our neighbours. May you be blessed with peace, happiness and grace! https://wp.me/p1zojR-1ib
5 new Penang bars to visit in one night
We love Penang. We set out to discover some of George Town’s bars on Friday night to bring you some insight into what to expect. We covered quite a few interesting bars: Le dream boutique hotel roof top bar is perfect for Happy hour sunset drinks with a panoramic view of George Town. Out of…
