George Town, Penang has recently developed newfound charm amongst tourists due to its vibrant street art scene. In this post, I share some photos of a small fraction of the colorful murals to be found on the city streets.
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I didn’t research George Town all that much before arriving. I knew it was an old colonial town with some recently developed charm in the travel spheres, and some famous street art, but that was all. As soon as I stepped foot onto the narrow streets filled with beautiful old buildings and quirky artwork, I had to know more. This was not typical Asia. Where was I?
If you are ever in George Town and looking for budget accommodation, be sure to check out the 80's Guesthouse. It is full of character, and will give you a glimpse at some of the colonial architecture that the city is so well known for.
This is an in-depth look at how to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworth, Penang by bus; and then from Butterworth to George Town by ferry.