Marking a decade as World UNESCO Heritage Site
Words by Rena Lim From its refurbished Chinese manors to its artsy cafes, swanky shop terraces to boutique hotels, George Town has skilfully blended East…
George Town
Best of Thai organic treatments @ E&O Hotel
The best of Thailand's organic spa treatment is now available at the Panpuri Organic Spa at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel in the heart of…
Leong Chee Kee Biscuits
Where2’s favourite biscuit shop is a corner house on the ground floor of the People’s Court Apartments off Lorong Cintra in George Town. Here, you…
Roti Benggali
"Roti Benggali", the traditional bread produced fresh from bakeries remains a hit among people from all walks of life. Its taste swoons and make people…
Vibrant rows of pre-war premises after make-over
The big canvas of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is getting more colourful and vibrant these days as investors poured in money to…
Preserving heritage via oral traditions and expressions
Words by Phuah Ken Lin and pictures courtesy of GTWHI Grandmother’s tale with a heritage twist. The 9th anniversary marking the inscription of George Town as an…
MGR Café
The memory of the late hugely popular Bollywood actor and megastar MG Ramachandran or MGR to millions of his fans, is kept alive at the…
Twin Presgrave Corners
Words and photos by Phuah Ken Lin Picture this: Two identical pre-war houses, painted in splendid white and fully renovated, is set to pander to…
A smart home for the trendy urbanites
Aspen Group showcased its newest addition to their portfolio, Beacon Executive Suites, a SOHO development in the heart of George Town. After making its mark…
Cruise travellers soak in heritage vibes in George Town
The famous Penang Chendol and ‘Children on the bicycle’ mural are hot items in the itinerary of over 10,000 cruise passengers visiting the UNESCO World…
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