Georgetown, the capital city of Penang and also the second largest city in Malaysia, was named after the British reigning monarch George III.

Today, Penang is a melting pot of colors, sounds, scents, cultures and traditions. Its airport is international and served by major airlines of the world. The road networks are equally efficient.

Georgetown is forever studded with good-looking churches, Chinese and Hindu temples, Mosques, Buddhist temples, Chinese pre-war townhouses, which are within walking distance.

Batu Ferringhi, Penang’s sun-kissed beach that runs along the north eastern coast of the island is home of international hotels, resorts as well as budget accommodations.

Here you can just engage in any of the water sports such as a ride on a catamaran, water-skiing, parasailing, canoeing, banana boating, just to name a few.

Further up from Batu Ferringhi is Teluk Bahang, a mellow fishing village, where you can get up close and personal with the fishermen and their catches.

Balik Pulau, at the other side of the island of Penang is dotted with coconut plantations, orchards, paddy fields, traditional Malay kampung (village) houses and rainforests. The gorgeous sceneries around this area could inspire you to be a photographer.