Penang, Malaysia

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At my friend's recommendation, I flew to Penang for a weekend trip 2 weeks ago to check it out. I've heard of it before but didn't really think to visit it, but after my trip I was not disappointed at all! It's a small island (about the same size as Singapore) with a UNESCO-protected city of George Town as its main city. On the northern end of the island is a laid back resort town (Batu Ferringhi) and a nice national park to hike in.

English is very widely-spoken in Penang. From what my taxi driver told me, most people there speak all speak 2-3 of English, Malay and Mandarin. Cost of things is fairly low, with a Grab from the airport costing only $6USD.

Check out my guide to Penang

Some photos I took, all with my phone (OnePlus 6). Enjoy!

First, George Town

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Northern part of the island - Batu Ferringhi and Penang National Park

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr

Penang by Steve Long, on Flickr