It is hard to describe the vibe of Penang. It is what I imagine a mashup between Asia, Cuba, and Australia to be like. Colonial buildings stand tall along cobblestone streets while wooden shacks on stilts are scattered amongst thick, lush jungle. The beachy areas of the north like Batu Ferringhi have chill Caribbean ambience, while Georgetown reminds me a lot of Sydney’s old city harbour areas. Penang is completely unique. It is not just special compared to other Asian countries, it is different to other parts of Malaysia.

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