The last leg til we met took forever. My heart was bursting to see my best friend. I hugged him tightly, and we were back just like that, bickering, shoulder punching, I had forgotten how comfortable it was to be with him. My eccentric friend, he can quote every diologue in Seinfeild, yup, and he’s…
The Bentook Journey : Boredom rules at Penang International Airport , Day 01/14
We live on one of the most quirkiest island in the world, our islanders are nuts, our food out of this world, our buildings are in pink, purple and lime green, our old streets are loud, and our skies dramatic. Why is our airport so boring? It’s a terminal, terminal is death. It’s the looming…
The Bentook Journey: Taking My Name with Me , Day 0/14
Day 0 : The night before I am about to embark on a personal journey and I’m taking my name with me. I am going to finally meet my childhood bestfriend , who was at times the worst friend, a school friend who will always be my life friend, at times he infuriated me ,…
For Vegetarians: How to make a quick and tasty mozzarella salad
Sometimes you could be bored and just feel like eating at home…This quick and simple yet healthy vegetarian salad could be a winner. Quick and easy mozzarella Salad Recipe: 1 packet of mozzarella Packet of tomatoes Purple basil leaf olive oil Balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Inviting your friends is optional. Happy…
Where to stay : The Permai Residence
The Permai Residence is located in Tanjung Bungah , the north coast of Penang Island. We are right smack in between George Town Heritage Zone and Batu Ferringhi. Residents of Tanjung Bungah move at a “designed” determined pace (meaning not slow but purposely leisured ), we like our morning routines, our designated market days, our…
George town festival must do: ZafigoX conference on women empowerment and travel
We are looking forward to this event by zafigo.com in Penang. Venue: Royale Chulan Address: 1 & 2 Pengkalan Weld, Penang Dates : 29-31 August 2017 It will be 3 days of women empowerment. A series of talks by international women travellers, panel discussions, workshops on lifeskills and travelling. ZafigoX is part of George Town…
Top 10 George town festival 2017 must see exhibitions.
10. Paintings from the sea. An art exhibition by Italian artist Elena at Studio Howard, 13 Armenian Street. Exhibition opens tomorrow 29 July and runs until the end of George Town festival on the 3 Sept. Venue: Studio Howard Address: 13 Armenian Street Opening hours : 11am – 6pm 9. Joined by the crown Joined…
Island Gripes : Our Love / Hate relationship with tourists
We love hosting, we LOVE that people Love our island. But just some comments and actions may rub us the wrong way. Don’t get me wrong, we know we are not perfect, I have a long long list of how arrogant us locals can be to each other, but this, this your list. Hopefully these…
