Malaysia
Penang
George Town hawker food and colonial shophouses. Arguably the best eating in Asia.
When to go
Jan, Feb, Jul tend to be the best months here. Nov is usually the one to avoid.
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- Jan
- 30° / 24°Light rain
- Feb
- 31° / 24°Wet
- Jul
- 31° / 26°Wet
What a day costs
Food and getting around, per person per day. Flights and accommodation are on top.
- Backpacking
- IDR 160,000per day
- Comfortable
- IDR 255,000per day
- Treating yourself
- IDR 500,000per day
Getting there
- Visa for an Indonesian passport
- Visa-free entry
- Airport
- PEN
Visa rules change. Check with the embassy before you book anything.
Things to book ahead
- Best for tours and activities
- Best for international esim card
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