There are many many stories and debates on the origin of Batik. In Malaysia most will lay claim that it originated from our direct ancestors, the Indonesians. It is a tedious, disciplined process of making designs on fabric. The artist will use wax to “block” dye from penetrating the cloth, leaving blank areas in the…
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Restaurant Review: At Chok Dee Thai
This here, is where we go , at least once a month, when we’re all in town. There are usually 6 of us, sometimes 8 , if we can manage to sync our calendars. At Chok Dee Thai Restaurant , its a family affair (friends who have become family). A handful of round tables scatter the dining room,…
Connect with your experience, travel with your eyes and heart wide open.
Penang Local was invited to experience a local food tour managed by Joy of Delish Asia . Joy is an energetic lady driven by the joy (no pun intended) of what she enjoys doing: introducing Penang through your taste buds. We were one of 3 travel bloggers from Italy, Sweden and Canada , excitable and adorable spirited wanderlusters…
Penang’s Famous Laksa is at Air Itam (Hitam), whether you like it or not.
Oh… you’ll be in hot soup if you already have set expectations of this local eatery. Clear your mind of any conventional street food experience. Here is Penang’s famous Laksa, even those who prefer their own recipes will have to admit that Air Itam (also spelled “Air Hitam” ) is THE place for the best introduction. No one…
The Habitat on Penang Hill : Up close and friendly with nature
The best times to visit The Habitat , the work-in-progress-green “Narnia” on top of Bukit Bendera, or Penang Hill , are during the weekdays and NOT on a school holiday, if possible. I always like to encourage visitors to use the Penang’s public transport , bus number 204 is easily accessible from Komtar, or the…
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