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...

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.

Arriving in Penang

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...

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...

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...

Hello from Malaysia, Time flies, and now I am writing my first blog from Malaysia - specifically from Georgetown on the island of Penang. But let's rewind a few days. It all...

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...

.... 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...

George Town

George Town, Penang - also a place of longing, a melting pot of cultures. How often I have been here since 1988 - I don't know. If we were ever to seek a base,...

.... 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...

Next stop: the island of Penang...

Here we were, on the largest island in the western part of Malaysia. Penang is connected to the mainland by 2 large bridges and is known as the cultural center.

Penang Hill

.... was the tallest building in Malaysia at its construction in the late 1980s, before being surpassed by the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur. In addition to the views over...

.... is different in many ways: Originally designed and built as an office building in the 1970s, it was converted into a hotel in 2017. Many of the original features are still...

.... the direct distance is about 3,000 km. With two flights and two taxi rides, as well as the waiting times at both airports, we ultimately took from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM 'from...

Penang National Park

Langkawi's Cenang beach

.... is not the only but the most beautiful beach on the island of Penang. By taking bus line 101, which runs every 15 minutes, you can reach it in about 50 minutes from downtown...

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...

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...

Malaysia - Langkawi - GEORGE TOWN - Kuantan - Taman Negara National Park 🎥Video for the article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lbcl9IZN3ks From the first...

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,...

.... and is characterized by the peaceful coexistence of these cultures, people, and religions. For example, in Harmony Street, you can find Muslim, Buddhist, Christian, Armenian...

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,...

Miami Beach

George Town

Hi guys, a lot has happened since our last post ... but we'll try to keep it short and sweet ;) On the 27th, we said goodbye to everyone we had grown fond of on Koh Lanta and...