Category: Georgetown Penang

I was having some problems with my Malaysian sim card so I visited the Queensbay Mall to talk to the vendor. After some review, I was given the wrong number which is why it wasn’t working properly. All is well with the local sim card and the internet is fast….

Today I spent time in the northern part of the Island. The northern area is where a large number of expats/foreigners live. It is also where some of the higher end malls are located. I visited Gurney Paragon Mall & Gurney Plaza. Two large shopping centers near each other and…

An action packed day in Georgetown. I hit the major tourist sites today and I did it on my own without any tour guides. It seems like low season here and most of the sites are fairly empty so no need to pre-buy tickets to beat the crowds. Penang Hill…

What an incredible day! It started with the fabulous breakfast buffet at the hotel (free for Titanium members). There are many food stations with plenty of options. I usually stick to my morning soups and noodles. Indian food station. After breakfast, I took a private car (courtesy of hotel) to…

Just got in today to Georgetown Penang and the city is alive and the hotel fabulous. Normally I would wait till the end of the stay to write a review but with this amazing gem there is no need to wait. It’s a great hotel. As Titanium member, I got…