Cuti-cuti Malaysia is a common phrase you hear as Malaysians often travel around different states, one of which is Penang Island.
When we’re planning trips across states, we’re most likely to go just for a few days or over a weekend. Each travel destination in Malaysia brings a different purpose, such as Pulau Redang to enjoy the beach and sea and Ipoh to enjoy local culture and food. On the other hand, Penang is a place where you can do it all as you get to enjoy everything in one trip with beautiful beaches, good food, good people and culture!
You would get to experience the local culture, enjoy good local food, do fun outdoor activities and relax at the beach. With so many things to do, is it possible to enjoy everything in one trip? The answer is yes, and here’s how you do it!
Find all the best attractions and food using social media
With Google, Facebook, and other social media platforms, it is rather easy to search for things online with a click of a button. Search engines have made it easy to find affiliated links to what you’re looking for.
If you have zero ideas of what activities to do in Penang, you can always read travel blogs related to your destination, in this case, Penang, and be inspired!
Penang is known for its good local hawker food, but with so many choices, it can be pretty challenging to decide where to go, especially when you’re already there. But the good thing about social media with travelling is that there are always other travellers just as passionate to share their travel journey with you! For example, if you’re looking for the best food in Penang, you will be given the best recommendations by Facebook Page such as Penang Foodie.
Have an itinerary
After doing your research, it’s time to plan out a schedule. Yes, having an itinerary to follow can be quite a hassle as you’re there to have a relaxing and fun holiday rather than to follow it like you’re on a tour guide.
The good thing about having an itinerary is that you have a rough plan of what you want to do there, and you can make the most out of your trip. Following an itinerary will ensure that you do everything you want to, and you’re unlikely to miss out on things you were looking forward to or places you want to visit.
You would also be able to plan out your day to ensure productivity. For example, when people plan to go to Penang, they think of eating all the delicious food in huge amounts, which would make them lethargic afterwards. Suppose you’re looking forward to eating at a famous Nasi Kandar, like Hameediyah Nasi Kandar. In that case, you should plan it for lunch and then you can walk off the lethargicness with a walk around Georgetown Heritage or any attractions listed on the UNESCO Heritage.
Bringing the right attire
Going for a holiday means that most people pack aesthetically pleasing outfits and look good for pictures, or in other words, “Instagrammable”, but always forget about comfort.
In Penang, walking is the most convenient way to get around and hit the local tourist spots, such as visiting Penang Street Art in Georgetown. Thus, among the must-bring essential items, a pair of comfortable walking shoes has always been at the top of the list.
Packing sports outfits is also vital if you’re looking to do activities such as hiking, indoor rock climbing or outdoor theme parks such as the ESCAPE Penang.
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