Malaysian Independence Day Parade Phil and I were in Penang over the Malaysian Independence Day holiday, known as Merdeka, which means Independent or Free in Malay (the word has the same meaning in Indonesian). On August 31st, 2026 Malaysia celebrated it’s 69th year of Independence from Great Britain. Phil and I were lucky enough toContinueContinue reading “Festive, Fancy, and Fun in Penang”
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A Countryside Bike Tour in Penang
I really enjoyed our short bike ride in Hoi An, Vietnam. Even though the bikes weren’t in great shape and the path had these huge, open drainage ditches on either side, I wouldn’t let that deter me from a future ride. So, Phil and I booked a morning bicycle tour in the countryside of Penang,ContinueContinue reading “A Countryside Bike Tour in Penang”
Malaysia: George Town Food Tour
Georgetown, Penang was a great place to begin our first visit to Malaysia. Full of charm, culture, and amazing food, Penang did not disappoint. We did not know a lot about Malaysia going in. We knew it comprised most of the Malay peninsula, on which Singapore also resides, located on the southern tip. We alsoContinueContinue reading “Malaysia: George Town Food Tour”
