Kek Lok Si ....
.... is one of the largest Buddhist temple complexes in Southeast Asia and - like the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona - is still under construction. Our highlight was not necessarily...


Published: 19.01.2026











































.... Malaysia?
We are completely satisfied with the spontaneous choice of this much smaller city compared to Kuala Lumpur. The multicultural mix and the peaceful spirit among its people are impressive. We felt very safe at all times and in every place in George Town and on the island of Penang. The people are extraordinarily friendly and almost never intrusive. Despite the high population density and the many tourists, both the city and the island are very clean .... almost similar to Singapore .... only George Town is much more vibrant, lively, and not as sterile as the larger neighbor. Brief, pleasant conversations with other tourists - for example, from the UK, Canada, the Netherlands, Romania, the USA, or Cyprus - also enriched our stay.
The following images - wildly mixed and symbolizing the versatility of George Town - exemplify why the city itself refers to as the 'Pearl of Southeast Asia'!
