Once a tolerated stop over en route to Penang, we now choose to visit Kuala Lumpur several times a year to enjoy great coffee, good cafe style food and the relaxed cosmopolitan atmosphere. KL has evolved into a pedestrian friendly and welcoming metropolis that provides a touch of sophistication after the challenges of living in […]
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Gathered from the foyer of the G-Hotel on Gurney Drive by Michelle at 1.50 pm, we joined fellow travellers on the 40 seater bus bound for Taiping.Like most coaches used in Malaysia, it was modern, comfortable and heavily carpeted. The seats, walls, ceiling, everywhere except the floor, is covered in a lush, blue layer of […]
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If the combination of a half day excursion out of George Town, good coffee, nice food, a health food shop, a pleasant suburban walk with views of jungle-clad hills, an excellent bakery with sourdough bread, tropical fruit stalls and the chance to experience another aspect of Penang Island appeals, then how about this for an […]
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Most folks drive down to the Queensbay Mall area to shop or to enjoy the seafood restaurants in the evening. Judging by the lack of people we saw, very few people do what we did yesterday in Queensbay.Despite the ubiquitous property development and land reclamation going on in the area, it’s still nice to walk […]
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If you’re over 50 and were a child victim of American television like me, then you may recall a sitcom called Green Acres. The catchy theme song still rattles in my head – Green Acres is the place to be. Green Acres is for you and me ….Penang has it’s own Green Acres and it’s […]
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Is eating Penang Durian better than sex ?The short answer is Yes – but here’s the slightly longer answer,I lost my virginity to a rather unpleasant smelling, prickly character way back in 1998. It was a less than memorable first encounter with the ‘King of fruit’ and left me in no doubt as to my […]
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George Town, for all its charms, is a world of concrete. There are very few parks or open spaces. With that in mind, it’s great therapy to spend at least one day a month away from the crowds and surrounded by nature. The locals flock to the Botanic Gardens or go up Penang Hill but […]
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If you’re up for a taste of virtual reality, enjoy good coffee and need some respite from the greasy street food of George Town, then here’s an easy, short journey out of town to invigorate the senses.Also, if you’re planning to visit the Reclining Buddha while you’re in Penang, then here’s your chance to combine […]
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