I've fallen in love again...with Penang
Penang brings back fond memories...of the birth of S, our youngest, of D's new clingy start at St Christopher's, of B's tumultous entry into playschool, of kids' playdates, birthday parties and B's A & W bear party, of the pull of Power Rangers, of friendships forged over carpools and food, of family visits, of V's favourite cheap mee hoon just a hop and a skip away and, of course, of the fantastic spread of food in every nook and cranny of Penang.
We lived in Penang, Malaysia, for three years 18 years ago. Over the years, we made lightning trips back to Penang - for the food. Food has always been the pull of Penang for me.
But this time around, with more time to explore Penang, I've fallen in love with Penang again. The old-world charm of historic Penang was like a Siren's mesmerizing call that could not be ignored. Much has changed since the 1990s. But, for some parts of Penang, time has stood still. Stay that way, Penang.
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| A mix of new and old |
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| one of the many hole-in-the-wall motorcyle shops that caters to the thousands of motorbikes on the island |
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| Trishaw in strong wind |
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| a good place to dry clothes |
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| another good place to dry clothes |
Getting there
- Penang is 1 hour 5 minutes(380 nautical miles) by flight away from Singapore
- Arriving at Penang International Airport, it takes about 30-45 minutes (depending on traffic) to reach Georgetown, capital of Penang, 16 km away.
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