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Rice farming at Living Cooking class at Tamarind
Land Farm Restaurant

Highlight: Of all the waterfalls I’ve been to, Kuang Si Waterfall is
my personal favourite. Imagine clear blue-green water tricking
down over 100 tiny steps, spaced two to three metres apart,
creating pools large enough to swim in at each and every step.
Kuang Si Waterfall It’s the true de nition of paradise and tranquility.

George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Another destination marking its territory as a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, and claiming a spot on Lonely Planet’s “Top 10 Must Visit Cities
of 2016”, is George Town, Penang. This little town is receiving tonnes
of buzz, and rightfully so. A melting pot of cultures, colonial and
time-worn architecture, it also has a delectable food scene. It’s a slow
paced life, comparable to that of Bali, with a distinct di erence in its
preservation of ancient cultures. You’ll nd Chinese temples in Little
India and mosques in China Town. There is nothing quite like the Colourful streets of George Town
beautiful mish-mash of cultures here.

Things To Do:
• Get lost in the city’s maze of chaotic streets and narrow lanes.
• Hike up Penang Hill if you dare. It is almost 1,000-metres high and
very, very hot. Another option is to take the funicular up Penang Hill
for a glorious view of the city!
• Brunch at some quirky cafes like The Daily Dose or Wheeler’s Yard.
• Indulge in some local delicacies sold by street vendors like
Wanton Mee, Chendol and Bah ku te.
• Spend an evening at Love Lane, the clubbing scene in George Town.

Highlight: Take a street art map from your hotel reception, and
conduct your own make-shift street art tour. I spent the entire
day wandering around the “hidden in plain sight” art scene of
George Town, and taking fun photographs with the interactive
street art pieces. Night view from the top of Penang Hill

From left to right: Mural of a man paddling a boat in Lebuh Klang; Colourful colonial houses; Street food fare

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