Penang
Spicy secrets of one of the world’s most delicious destinations
Penang has a name for itself as one of Malaysia’s food hotspots. A walk through its spice history helps explain why.
- by Emily McAuliffe
Airport review: Penang International Airport
Malaysia's third busiest airport – after Kuala Lumpur and Kotu Kinabalu – is 16 kilometres from the centre of George Town.
- by Belinda Jackson
Penang, Malaysia travel guide and things to do: Tips from an expert expat
Penang is well known for its local street food, and whatever you recommend, someone also has one better!
- by Belinda Jackson
Food tour of Penang, Malaysia: Why this is one of Asia's best destinations for food
Malay, Chinese, Indian and European fusion culture has produced a glorious food scene.
- by Brian Johnston
Penang National Park, Malaysia: Where to see one of Earth's greatest 'vortex' spectacles
There are not too many places on Earth where such a vortex of conditions exist, says my guide.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (The Blue Mansion): The most atmospheric Chinese hotel that isn't in China
The meticulously renovated Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion in Penang is one of the world's most unusual historic hotels.
- by Brian Johnston
Seven Terraces hotel review, Penang, Malaysia: an elegant tribute to a bygone era
Lodgings fit for a future king – Prince Charles was here a few months ago.
- by Linda Morris
Tips and things to do in George Town, Penang, Malaysia: A three-minute guide
The island of Penang floats in the Strait of Malacca like a Chinese junk tethered to peninsula Malaysia.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Parkroyal Penang Resort review: Resort-style break right on the beach
This refurbished resort offers a relaxing retreat from the heady hustle of George Town.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Penang, Malaysia: Quirky tour of George Town
The multi-layered and multicultural history of George Town in Malaysia is best explored on an entertaining tour.
- by Brian Johnston
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