George Town, Penang, is one of the nicest cities I've been to in Asia. The shopping is great the food is FANTASTIC and the general atmospher provides long term asia-travellers with a welcome rest from havoc and roughing it. Check out little India, next to China town, the Indian food cannot be beaten anywhere. It's better than the real thing, as you know it's safe and it's sooo cheap. Go to a banana-leaf restaurant in little India. Check out the music dvd stores for a huge collection of Bollywood films. Don't be afraid of street vendors, the food is safe, and a must is (oddly enough) a hamburger - this sounds strange the Malaysians love them and they are filled with wierd sauces, and a great salad mix. But just try it once - as there's so much else to try. The snake temple is pretty cool, if a bit far to go, but check out the local buses to get around. They're inexpensive and reliable.

A overview of Georgetown is best experienced from a rickashaw! Transport that gets involved in the city and local culture. Eating is an art form here so stuff your face before heading back to the main land!

I went to boarding school here, and I would say not to visit it, since it is really just a small town with nothing to do

Went here on vacation... at the Hilton hotel I think. They had outdoor bath tubs at most of the rooms.... but it's kinda pricy. Not much nightlife.

This Island is amazing. Spend a few days in Georgetown. This old colonial city is a amazing mix of cultures and there fore there is an incrediable mix of religions, food languages and ambiance. Go during Chinese New Year if you can. The China town "Open House" is amazing but it is hot so take a umbrella. Take covering clothing for temple visits and cover up a little bit if you can as a woman as it is predominantly muslim. Its ok to wear a t-shirt but as a respect thing i wouldn't wander around in short shorts. Compare money deals with the different exchange places as you can wheel and deal if up for it. And for cheap amazing food go to the Red Garden food court.

The most exotic city/island i've ever lived in. Great food and diverse culture.

If you want to be sure to listen reggae music, go to the Reggae bar

Gurney Drive, great food and less clothings....

batu fringgi and this particular resturant called sunshine resturant located on the coast!!!...amazing seafood and fried ice-cream!!!

Head to Batu Feringgi on dusk - enjoy a really cheap dinner in one of the very casual road-side restaurants and then wander to the night markets. Takes a good 2-3 hours.