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Penang - an island as a metropolis

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 - Georgetown/Penang

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.

Welcome, Malaysia! Good day Georgtown, 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...

Visit to the Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve with unexpected hiking

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...

George Town is a dream

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...

MALAYSIA- The journey is the destination!

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...

Penang

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...

Our conclusion for George Town ....

.... 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...

Penang.1

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,...

Our culinary city tour with Rachel ....

.... 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...

Contrast program on Penang!

Next stop: the island of Penang...

TOP of Penang ....

.... 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...

Our hotel in George Town ....

.... 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...

From Hoi An (Vietnam) to George Town (Malaysia) ....

.... 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...

my endless summer

Langkawi's Cenang beach

Batu Ferringhi ....

.... 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...

Cameron Highlands and George Town - Tea Plantations and Street Art

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

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...

Big in Love with George Town

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

Georgetown & Penang Island

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,...

George Town is a mosaic of different cultures ....

.... 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...

Georgetown

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,...

Koh Lanta > 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...

Day 228 Street Art in den Gassen von Penang

Durch die Strassen der Altstadt schlendern die Streetart bewundern und in einem der vielen Cafes entspannen

The small island of Penang

This young woman was my first encounter on the island of Penang, and I was truly captivated by her beauty - something completely without Photoshop or retouching. She belonged to...

George Town

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...