St. Xavier Institution

This is not exactly a tourist spot but nevertheless, I love this school. ‘Cos two of my sons study there and I think it is one of the best school in Penang. I had observed the school administration and find their headmaster to be the coolest HM around. So, here goes… A view of their […]

Penang Khoo Kongsi

The Khoo Kongsi is probably the most intricately decorated building around the region. This is the first time I step foot into this famous tourist spot. The whole place is so breathtaking. The floor, staircase, walls, ceiling and even the roof are decorated. There is almost not a single surface which is not touched up […]

Gurney Drive, Penang

I had been to the esplanades in Singapore and Hong Kong. Also been to the riverbanks of River Seine in Paris. And the canals of Venice in Italy. Not forgetting the Sydney harbour and opera house view. Well, these places are ‘touristy’ in their own way. But there is none like Gurney Drive or Esplanade […]

Penang Museum

The Penang Museum is located at Jalan Farquhar, sandwich between two schools, one of them the St. Xavier Instituion and the Penang Church of Assumption (Catholic denomination). Full details of the museum can be found from Tourism Penang website. What interest me is the building. I am very entrance with the structure as it spells […]

Tropical Spice Garden

I learnt about the Tropical Spice Garden in Teluk Bahang Penang from one of the Penang blogger. I am surprised that such a nice place has remained hidden for so long. This is part two of my previous blog. I love the place because it provides my kids a place to run, learn some history […]

Teh halia on the tree tops

Where in Penang do: – you get bagels with homemade pineapple and nutmeg jams? ..and freshly brewed tea with huge chunks of ginger? Sitting atop huge trees, overlooking the beautiful beaches of Penang. Meantime…. the kids have a thrilling time, walking on water Amongst bubbling waterfall A place for the family. With giant swing that […]