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INTERNATIONAL ADVENTURES<br />
A Chinese temple<br />
in George Town<br />
PENANG MALAYSIA<br />
104<br />
Christine Sim<br />
Deputy general<br />
manager, Paradise<br />
Sandy Beach Resort<br />
GREAT PLACE FOR DINNER:<br />
Apart from our very own<br />
Gaya’s Beachside Bar & Restaurant<br />
where you can unwind and witness<br />
the beautiful sunset, you should also<br />
check out favourites such as Penang<br />
laksa (spicy noodle soup), char kway<br />
teow (fried fl at noodles), mee mamak<br />
(Indian-style fried noodles) and nasi<br />
lemak (rice cooked in coconut milk)<br />
at local eateries.<br />
FOR HISTORY: George Town,<br />
an amazing place to see the<br />
UNESCO World Heritage houses.<br />
BEST PLACE TO PARTY<br />
WITH THE GANG: The bars<br />
and nightclubs located around<br />
Penang Road.<br />
RECOMMENDED SIDE TRIP:<br />
Take a boat around the<br />
island to Monkey Beach or<br />
Pantai Kerachut.<br />
BEST PLACE TO HANG OUT<br />
WITH LOCALS: Anywhere<br />
around George Town or Esplanade.<br />
BEST IDEA FOR FAMILY<br />
OUTING: Toy Museum.<br />
PENANG<br />
FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
CBD 16km from Penang<br />
International Airport<br />
Travel time Around<br />
30mins by car to the<br />
CBD<br />
Taxi Approx MYR28<br />
(S$11.50). Confi rm the<br />
price before you get in<br />
the cab<br />
ON THE GO<br />
1. Walking Explore<br />
Penang on foot so<br />
you can enjoy the<br />
town’s quiet charm<br />
and discover secret<br />
dining spots.<br />
2. Taxi No meters, so<br />
agree on the fare in<br />
advance. Fares within<br />
the city are usually<br />
under MYR20 (S$8.20).<br />
3. Trishaws Touristy<br />
and slightly pricey,<br />
they are found in front<br />
of the Cititel Hotel.<br />
YANGON MYANMAR<br />
May Jue Thet Aung<br />
Infl ight media<br />
specialist, Ink<br />
Publishing<br />
BEST BUY FOR UNDER<br />
S$50: Semi-precious<br />
jewellery pieces are aplenty in<br />
Yangon. Pearls come in unique<br />
designs and make great gifts.<br />
INSIDER’S TIP: Check out<br />
Bogyoke Market (also known<br />
as Scott’s Market) which offers<br />
valuable souvenirs, gems and other<br />
exotic items from all over Myanmar.<br />
MUST-EATS: Shan noodle<br />
and kyay oh (vermicelli in<br />
soup) are the best noodle dishes in<br />
Myanmar — they’re delicious.<br />
LOCAL DELICACY: Try<br />
Burmese coconut noodles<br />
(similar to laksa) and mohinga (fi sh<br />
and noodles in broth).<br />
FAVOURITE LOCAL<br />
FESTIVAL: The water festival<br />
in April. It is similar to Thailand’s<br />
Songkran festival, where people have<br />
fun splashing water at each other.<br />
BEST IDEA FOR A FAMILY<br />
OUTING: Visit the Sule<br />
Pagoda followed by dinner at the<br />
Green Elephant Restaurant.<br />
The Shwedagon Pagoda<br />
at dusk<br />
YANGON<br />
FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
CBD 15km from<br />
Yangon International<br />
Airport<br />
Travel time Around<br />
30mins by car to the<br />
centre of town<br />
Taxi Approx US$6-8<br />
(S$7.80-10.30).<br />
Confi rm the price<br />
before you get in<br />
the cab<br />
ON THE GO<br />
1. Walking If you<br />
are keen to explore<br />
Yangon’s downtown<br />
area, it’s best to do<br />
it on foot so you<br />
can fully soak up the<br />
city’s quiet charm<br />
and unhurried pace.<br />
2. Taxi No meters,<br />
but the drivers will<br />
quote you a usually<br />
modest going rate.
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