Penang is a state in Malaysia and the name of its constituent island, located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. Its heterogeneous population is highly diverse in ethnicity, culture, language, and confessions.
Penang used to be a convenient magazine for trade and an ideal location to curtail French expansion in Indochina and Dutch foothold in Sumatra.
Nowadays, Highly urbanised and industrialised Penang is one of the most developed and economically important states in the country, as well as a thriving tourist destination. Penang, long known as the food capital of Malaysia, is renowned for its good and varied food. Penang was recognised as having the Best Street Food in Asia by Time magazine in 2004, citing that "nowhere else can such great tasting food be so cheap". Penang's cuisine reflects the Chinese, Nyonya, Malay and Indian ethnic mix of Malaysia, but also shows some influence of Thailand.
George Town is the capital of the state and still reflects the colonial styles. We loved walking around in the nice atmosphere of the colonial area and along the sea.
The Golden Sands Resort was a little paradise for Faas, with water glides, playing houses, beach, you name it. We could just sit next to the glide and read our book while Faas climbed up for numurous times!
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