Travelogues Penang

The Malaysian island of Penang is extremely densely populated. However, thanks to its fascinating colonial history and the neighborhoods that bear witness to it, it is also on the...

Upon arriving by train, we took the ferry and crossed over to the island to the district of George Town. Everything was very straightforward and well-coordinated. After very...

Between Heaven and Earth Penang Hill. Breathtaking views over the city of Georgetown, the sea, and across to the mainland greet us after the steep ascent on the cog railway.

December 25-30, 2025 We spent a few days in Georgetown on Penang Island. Lots of street art, music, and tourists in the island's capital. We took a trip to the Kek Lok Si Temple,...

Welcome to Malaysia! Don't forget to smile! No, Malaysia, I won't. I'm doing just fine :-) After a night and 1000 kilometers by train, we arrive - and I'm happy, excited. Malaysia...

.... was a great experience that further enhanced the already beautiful impression of George Town. During the tour, we were not only well-informed about the culinary scene but...

We are at a loss for words, George Town in Malaysia - located on Penang Island - is simply unbelievably beautiful: colorful, diverse, and varied, vibrant, by the sea, and...

After spending 1.5 days in the capital Georgetown on Penang Island, today I went to Penang Hill. It is located about 6 kilometers outside of Georgetown in the suburb of Air Itam...

Arriving in Penang

We left Kuala Lumpur by bus heading north. The buses are so comfortably furnished that traveling becomes enjoyable for little money. We made a two-day stop in the Cameron...

Yesterday, I embarked on a new adventure: to Malaysia! Before heading there, I spent 2 days in Krabi, a city in southern Thailand. I had planned just one day, but I wanted to...

26.4.2024 Penang The ship docked close to town this time. Craig and I met at 10:30 and set off. We hadn't made any big plans, but I had picked a very well-reviewed restaurant to...

Exploring Penang on foot in one day

Big city with charm

Day 5 (March 11, 2023): Our day started relatively early again as we wanted to take the ferry from Butterworth to Georgetown at 8 am. Georgetown is the oldest British settlement...

After a solid 15 hours, we finally arrived in Georgetown on the island of Penang in Malaysia. Here, we booked a homestay (double room with shared bathroom) for the first time,...

Southeast Asia Dear people, A lot has happened in the past few days and I am now on my final leg of the journey. And yes, the coronavirus has had a big impact on my trip, not...

George Town - Penang, Anyway, the fresh air was good and hiking was perfect. Nevertheless, I got back on the bus and reached Butterworth after a good 4 hours. Specifically, the...

In Malaysia, I dared to hike alone through the jungle of the smallest national park in the country in Penang...

George Town

My Chinese zodiac sign: the Goat

Spice Garden

Again this weekend, we were on the road, this time to the island of Penang in the northwest of the country. So on Saturday morning, we got on the bus again and this time we were...

Next stop: the island of Penang...

The view from our tent

We spent relaxing days on the small Coconut Island! To enjoy the last days with Gerlinde, we treated ourselves to something that is actually above our planned budget - all the...

Although the journey via the mainland would have been cheaper, we opted for the shorter and more enjoyable route via ferry. This took us from Langkawi to George Town on the...

14th - 20th Jan '19 This time I have almost exclusively art pictures for you, because in Georgetown you can find big paintings or small sketches on the walls of every corner. We...

In Georgetown, everything revolves around food. The residents are very proud of it. And because so many different cultures live in this place, the cuisine is so diverse. In the...

19th+20th Nov. 2018 From now on, there will only be shorter summaries. On the one hand, due to time constraints on my part, and on the other hand, it's simply too much...