On Penang island, it's all about art, eats and old streets
Posted November 28, 2017 6:00 am
GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia (AP) - Penang is the rare tropical island where hitting the town beats lazing on the beach.
Fortune-seekers from China, Europe and India have been drawn to this Malaysian island for more than two centuries, creating along with local Malays a seductively eclectic mix that can feel both familiar and exotic at the same time.
The colonial capital they've left behind oozes a hauntingly rustic charm, with colorful street art as much a draw as the historical architecture and one of Southeast Asia's tastiest street food scenes.
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