Penang, located at north west of Peninsular Malaysia, is a small island but it is compact with interesting and intriguing places. It is the first British Settlement in Malaysia and it flourished and thrived to became the busiest port in the region then. Penang is best known as a melting port for many ethnic groups with the most prominent trade was spices; which the early European paid dearly for these "green gold". The British first planted nutmegs in Penang and then many private planters planted spices like nutmeg, clove, cardamon, chili, and pepper, mostly on the western side of Penang Island. The Hakka Chinese came and planted durian and the Malays planted paddy and fruit trees. When one travels on north and western side of Penang, there are orchards upon orchards that feast the eyes, quite an unique experience merely some 30 to 45 minutes away from George Town. Beside that northern Penang boasted the world smallest National Park and the world largest butterfly park to boot!
~ Wear outfits that cover all so as not too expose
~ Wear cotton clothes
~ Put on sunglasses, suntan lotion and take umbrellas
~ We will wait out storm or thunderstorm indoor like in an attraction, cafe or food court.
~ Traffic is on the left side of road, so sling your bag away from traffic
~ Do not leave bags on street unattended or when taking photos
~ When cross the street, ensure traffic completely stops before you cross. Do eye contact with drivers. Watch out for motorcycles zooming in between cars.
Hotel/Port/Airport/Bus station - anywhere you will like to be picked up
How to get thereLet me know where you like to be pick up, either 1. Hotel - just let me know your hotel name in Penang and address, or 2. Penang Port Swettenham - just let me know what is the name of your cruise ship, arrival date and ETA, or 3. Penang Airport - just let me know your flight number, arrival date and ETA, or 4. Bus terminal - just let me know your bus terminal, arrival date and ETA, or 5. simply the address, date of arrival and ETA!
