Tag: Penang

Exploring Street Art in Penang

Georgetown, Penang is an absolute feast for the senses. The Dutch East India Company established themselves in the town in the 1700’s, to conduct trade between China and India. This multi-cultural history is still very present today, with many well preserved examples of British, Dutch, Chinese and Indian influences in both the buildings, the customs, the food and the people.… Read more →

Getting Upside-Down in Penang

Georgetown, the UNESCO World Heritage listed township in Penang, Malaysia, is home to a huge number of museums. With state museums, heritage listed houses that have been turned into museums, jewellery museums and a number of others that showcase the area’s fascinating multi-cultural history, there’s no shortage of places to visit! As well as the more traditional museums, Penang also… Read more →

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