Category: Penang
I think it was the teal-colored shopfront that attracted me to Myarte Café Penang. Back in the day, when I worked in the CBD in Beach Street, there were …
Many Penangites know the cinema showtimes by rote – as we make a trip down memory lane. In the day, catching a blockbuster movie was a real treat in …
Hin Bus Depot Hipster Art Center in George Town is the local entrepreneur community art space in artsy Penang. Built in 1947, the Hin Bus Depot was run by …
One night, we checked out the Penang Digital Library 24 hours a day. Going for the delicious cakes at Love A Loaf was a good, valid reason, too. It was …
George Town Heritage Trail offers visitors to Penang great options for immersion in its rich cultural tapestry. SmartDory recommends an overnight holiday stay in the heart of the city. This …
Try these top tips before heading to Tanjung Bungah in Penang for a nice romantic walk in the park. The little hillock behind Penang’s oldest Tua Pek Kong temple …
7 Eleven Malaysia is the single largest convenience store chain in the country. There are over 2,210 stores nationwide in Malaysia. Open 24/7, and it serves over 900,000 customers …
Urban Spice Cafe Trail In George Town Heritage Enclave is opposite Armenian Park. Its interior is relaxed, comfy, and calming, with simple lines. At the rear, there is an …
The Toddy Palm Wine of Asia, Tuak, is a typical drink among Malaysia’s local Indian communities. Discover Toddy Palm Wine in Malaysia: A Unique Local Experience Toddy shops, or …
Equator College (EQUATOR) celebrated its 30th anniversary as the northern region’s most reputable art and design institution with a gala reception and dinner at Hotel Jen, Penang recently. Equator …
Penang Avatar Secret Garden resembles Pandora — The World of Avatar; not a parallel universe that does NOT resemble Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Dubbed Penang Avatar Secret Garden, …
KLCC The Pit Stop For Great Coffee Kuala Lumpur Some of the trendiest cafes and coffees that’s Insta worthy and delicious to boot without being overtly pretentious is at …
Chowrasta Market Penang is the best Asian wet market experience in George Town for tourists who want a slice of the local lifestyle. Wake up early for an actual …
Penang’s oldest florist (since the 1800s) is heavy with the fragrance that perfumes Pitt Street when one visits or passes by the row of florist shops. SP Florist is …
Caffeine-fuelled addiction and late nights are about Going Live Now At Kim Haus Loft Campbell Street Penang. The café nightspots in Penang’s alternative night scene. If what you have in mind …
How Not Knowing Penang Toddy Shop Makes You a Rookie “Do women come to the Toddy Shop,” I asked Ravi Arumugam the “barman” of the local watering hole in …
Chinese New Year, the grandest festival for the Chinese people, is celebrated for fifteen days. According to the oldest traditions, this fifteen-day guide will help you follow specific things …
Penang Hindus Celebrate Thanksgiving During Pongal Festival Penang Hindus Celebrate Pongal, a “thanksgiving” festival – traditionally dedicated to the sun god for a bountiful harvest. Many people worship the …
Penangites flock to enjoy Queensbay Mall Christmas decorations and experience snowfall in the tropics. Every year, Queensbay Mall is considered the best mall on the island for experiencing festive …
Michael Tham shares with SmartDory on How to Dive Deeper for Career Advancement. Sacking the Boss Many divers dream of throwing in the towel. Give up that desk job. …
Michael Tham takes SmartDory on a scuba diving tour and shows her a gorgeous Blacktip Reef Shark swimming by! There’s a saying, “If you’ve seen one, you’ve seen everything!” Well, …
For the most outrageous sea monsters dive stories he ever told, you’ll want to chat about scuba diving with Michael Tham as he reminisces. Am I sure you’ve heard …