Cititel Georgetown

... utter lack of seatbelts.

Approaching Penang is rather surreal; knew it was an island but as you drive across the causeway from Butterworth you see around a hundred skyscrapers which I just didn't expect. The trip across took around ten minutes, and soon I was dropped off at the agency's hostel, which I was pleased about as it was recommended in my RG. I got a cheap single room the size of a shoe box, and after sorting my ...

... 8217;t diminished over the years: we spotted plenty of Americans, Brits and Aussies soaking up the sun and lazing on the beach. We checked into our hotel, one of many that open directly onto the beachfront. The ground floor of the Holiday Inn merged seamlessly ...

... relating to dress code, casual smart, were ignored, and the noise was at a dangerously high decibel level as many of the scores of people present appeared to be taking part in some sort of un-offical World Noise Making Competition. It was, however, the absolute greed and selfishness of some many of the patrons that left one with a poor taste in the mouth. For example, as replacement trays of fresh patisserie were brought out, individuals would ...

... as despite the ferry being cramped with cattle like tourists (as usual), nobody dared sit next to me. Sweet result, more space and less forced early morning small talk. Munched on a nutritious and delicious breakfast of sesame seed crackers, before stretching out and snoozing away the journey. Arriving in Krabi, I was met with surprising efficiency by my driver, and was directed to the standard minivan affair. Soon after, I was joined by a couple ...

... Plaza to buy Band Aids, new flip flops, a pair of white socks, a new toothbrush, and a hair brush. Pretty mundane, but at this stage of the journey one is more likely to do that instead of writing post cards. I promise. A pretty good group at the Hostel. Everyone in my dorm is extra careful to be extra quiet when moving about in the room-- very considerate bunkmates. It's Sunday ...

... the 1920's and 30's the British Goverment built a railway which connected the Hill Station with the city below. This railway is still going today! It takes half an hour to slowly climb up the hill, but when you get to the top you get to look over the city and the surrounding area. The climate also gets a lot coller at 700m's, which is a nice break from the hot and sweaty city below!

... days when I would eat Chinese three times a day. Veggie duck, sweet and sour pork, beef and sesame seeds etc. I think Chinese food needs the meat element for its completeness. In the end ...

... scones. fresh cream & Jam- I have to be honest & say I went twice despite them costing 4 quid- yum!! and predictably you have to pay to park, but best of all..... UK plug sockets!! Rule Brittania!! I bumped into two friends we'd met in Vietnam & we had a day out with a local guy who they'd met in Saigon. We went to an Indian ...