Hoi An, Vietnam The literal golden child of Vietnam, this Unesco Heritage Ancient Town is painted in a picturesque marigold hue and its famous yellow shophouses draw buses of travellers every year. I spend three to four months a year in this small riverside town, cycling through its rice paddies and sipping coconut coffee. Like … Read more
GEORGETOWN’S iconic Kek Lok Si Temple in Air Itam has once again been transformed into a dazzling display of colour and light as the community prepares to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Thousands of traditional lanterns adorn every corner of the historic Buddhist temple, creating an enchanting spectacle that draws both local visitors and international … Read more
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 26 — A 15-year-old girl is in critical condition after surviving a fall from the 10th floor to the seventh floor of a condominium in Gelugor, Penang. George Town deputy police chief Superintendent Lee Swee Sake said the incident happened at about 1.15pm yesterday, The Star reported. “The female teenager fell from … Read more
The world-renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has named Penang one of the seven best destinations to visit in South-East Asia. On its website on Jan 2, Lonely Planet described Penang as a vibrant mosaic of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures, all of which are reflected in its food, architecture and traditions. “The capital of this … Read more