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Real Name: Linda
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Penang

by Linda_T - last update: Nov 7, 2007

Time Warp

I have just had the most wonderful time visiting Penang. I used to live there as a teenager in the '70's when my father was in the RAAF. I had not been back for 29 years so it was with excitment and fear that I made this visit.
I was afraid that with all the time and progress the Penang I remembered would have disappeared. Fortunately I was proved wrong, the Penang I remember is still there, nestled amongst the highrises.
I loved visiting the temples and walking the streets of Georgetown, feeling as if I was in a time warp.
I will definately return

Come and visit me at: www.penangtravelforum.com

I ended up visiting sooner rather than later, I went with my mum in August 2006. I loved it, so much to see and explore. We spent 5 nights in Georgetown and 4 nights at BF this time. I loved staying in Georgetown and will definately split my time between the two next trip.

Update: I was fortunate to have to attend a conference in KL in October so we flew over a little earlier and spent 4 nights in Penang!! Got back and decided we really need to visit again so we've booked for March 2008. Penang is addictive!!

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Linda_T's Penang Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 6 - Photos: 10
 
Restaurants
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 3 - Photos: 6
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 4 - Photos: 2
Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1

Linda_T's Penang Travelogues
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PenangAugust, 2006 4

Comments for Linda_T about Penang
Pat_Bangkok Mon Nov 12, 2007 14:33 UTC
 Sawasdee Linda,Nice memory in Penang page! Happy to see u in CM again next year.
barbskie Sun Aug 5, 2007 01:55 UTC
 Thanks for Singapore Linda. Yes i like the Chinatown too, the orchids garden and many more. Penang is a dream:)
bpacker Wed Oct 18, 2006 03:34 UTC
 Linda, great to hear you enjoyed Penang and the e and o. Like you, I love the hotel, it's so wonderfully retro!!
volopolo Sun Oct 15, 2006 17:46 UTC
 lovely page! Nikos
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