My FIRST TIME in PENANG, Malaysia 🇲🇾 | 5 Day Penang Travel Guide and Tips

[@chengchyechua8179]

Fantastic production, Larissa. Excellent photography, videography & narration. For a 5 day visit to Penang, it is so comprehensive. You have managed to ignite the spirit of the island. I could almost smell the mouth watering food & taste them. Although I have lived in Penang all my life, I didn't know how beautiful Penang is. Your video makes me feel so blessed to be living in a place that feels like paradise. Almost. I am sure most people living in Penang would agree with me that you have made us so proud of Penang & hope more people would visit Penang. Really we are a friendly lot & would feel most happy to welcome more tourists to our shores. Great effort. Keep up the excellent work.

[@LarissaDening]

Thanks so much for the kind words Uncle Leong! I really appreciate it and I’m so glad you like the video! Penang is beautiful and I thoroughly enjoyed experiencing the culture, food, nature and people. You and your family were so hospitable to us and we look forward to seeing you all again and discovering new things on our next visit! 😊🙏🏼

[@megatonhammer4723]

I’m Singaporean and my dad was born and raised in Penang for the first thirty years of his life. I’m so stoked by the street art and how they’ve managed to maintain the old world charm while dressing it up to fit the updated look of todays culture. Once again this shows that being rich doesn’t mean one can buy or afford everything. Good art is one of them! I love how they just covered the street in colorful umbrellas as opposed to just building a permanent shade. It is so simple and yet it looks so good and the symbolism is replicated in its perfect function! My cousin and some of us feel that Penang is still pretty backward in a sense but surely the tiny and relaxed island has upgraded itself. Maybe it’s about time I head back after all these years to see my cousins and be a tourist again. Excellent video production!

[@LarissaDening]

Thanks so much for your kind words and informative comment. I absolutely loved Georgetown - how the original is mixed in with the new. The buildings are beautiful and the street art is world class. Umbrella alley is such a great idea. It was another favourite thing of mine to see! I’m sure there was so much more I could have found fascinating if had more time! But I’m sure I will visit again one day! 😊

[@troycam5026]

Wow! You have done a fantastic job Larissa! I watched a lot of Penang videos, and this stood out the most! I really want to travel to Malaysia and I want to stop by Penang and this video helps with knowing more.

[@LarissaDening]

Thankyou so much Troy! I really appreciate site your kind words and I’m glad you found this video helpful for you trip! 🙂

[@sengpoon6230]

Thanks for the great presentation. These food and places brings back so many wonderful memories of my time in Penang many many years ago.

[@LarissaDening]

Thanks Seng fir watching and commenting! I really appreciate it! 😊

[@lynseyooi8429]

What a beautiful and very informative video of Penang👍. Absolutely loved watching the video. Well done, Larissa.🤗

[@LarissaDening]

Thanks so much Lynsey! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I loved putting it together and reminiscing about our trip! 😊😘

[@JoAnneDietz]

I am heading off to Penang next week. This was the very best video I have seen on Penang. I love your commentary and the photos and video really makes me want to go! I will watch all of your travel videos, unbiased, super informative, and make me look so forward to my trip. Thank you. This was excellent!

[@LarissaDening]

Thankyou so much for your lovely comment. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have a fantastic time in Penang which I’m sure you will!!😊

[@hannahsmith1130]

Absolutely amazing Larissa! The culture, the food, the architecture and the photography all incredible! And that baby monkey!! awww!!!

[@LarissaDening]

Thanks so much Hannah! So glad you like it! :)

[@StellaOoi-f4n]

Wow! Larissa you really captured my beautiful hometown. You have certainly show case Penang beautifully.

[@LarissaDening]

Thanks so much Stella! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing it! 😊🙏🏼😘

[@marieronrancesvlog]

I love your hometown and i will visit it in January

[@empowermktg]

What an amazing video… super editing superb shots … penang tourism should pay you to do a promo video

[@LarissaDening]

Aww thankyou so much for the lovely compliment! 😊

[@MJ18888]

Great video! I'm going in April for a long weekend, hope i get to see at least half of these 😁

[@LarissaDening]

Thanks so much! I hope you have an awesome time! It’s such a fun place! 🙂

[@Catalystresource]

You should have so many more views and likes because I enjoyed this so much more than the young couples who have to have their face in the camera the entire time. This was so professionally done with exceptional photos and videos and I enjoyed your calm concise descriptions. 👍

[@LarissaDening]

Thankyou so much. This is one of the nicest comments I’ve had! I agree, I don’t enjoy videos where people’s faces are talking to the camera most of the time. That’s why I chose to do mine differently! 😊💕

[@janewhelan3212]

I've always wanted to visit Malaysia and this is the perfect guide for first timers! What a magical place!! Fantastic Larissa!

[@LarissaDening]

Thanks Jane! I really appreciate you watching and leaving a comment! :)

[@karenhitchens3563]

Thank you for sharing your videos of Malaysia, very good production and excellent narration! ❤

[@LarissaDening]

Thankyou so much for you kind words and for watching! 🙂🙏🏼

[@JoAnneDietz]

I am off to Penang next week and I really loved your video and perspective on visiting Penang! Your video and commentary were superb. I want to watch any travel video you make. This is the best I have seen on Penang, by far! I really appreciate it and the photography was amazing.

[@LarissaDening]

Oh that’s such a lovely comment! Thankyou so much for the kind words! I really appreciate it! 😊🙏🏼

[@chriskushi8855]

Great video encompassing all the Pearl of the Orient can offer from sun, sea, food, heritage and peace. Enjoyed the experience 🌹💕

[@LarissaDening]

Thankyou so much for the lovely feedback Christopher. I really appreciate it! 😊

[@endlessvoyageca7518]

Wow! What a great vlog. The detail is wonderful and so refreshing compared to so many that are the same without your insider view

[@LarissaDening]

Thankyou so much for your lovely comment! I really appreciate it! 😊

[@leahturner5775]

Wow Larissa, what an amazing video of your trip! Such an informative video! The glass floor would have freaked me out!!!

[@LarissaDening]

Thanks so much Leah! I really appreciate your kind words! :)

[@kenyeuong1773]

Great Blog Larrisa. Heading there in November plenty of useful info. Thankyou

[@LarissaDening]

Thankyou! I’m so glad you found it helpful! ☺️

[@stephenwallerphotography]

Fantastic video Larissa! What incredile place Penang is and it looks like you had awesome time!

[@LarissaDening]

Thanks heaps Steve! It a pretty cool place! :)

[@vwchan841]

Thank you so much for reminding me why I bought a seaside condo there to enjoy during retirement!!!!

[@LarissaDening]

That would be a great spot to retire!! 🙂

[@IvanFigar-m8t]

It's a great place to visit and an excellent representation of what visitors can expect to see ❤️

[@LarissaDening]

Thanks so much Ivan! 😊

[@suvanipaul1220]

Very nice and descriptive, thank you for sharing. We are going this weekend and this will help is a lot 😊

[@LarissaDening]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting! I’m glad you found it helpful! 😊

[@PaulHudson-e3g]

Awesome video Larissa. Watching is making hungry ❤

[@LarissaDening]

Thanks heaps Paul! I’m missing the ice Kachang and chendol! Not the durian though! 🤣

[@AliceQuek]

Wow! It was such as amazing video to watch. Being an ex Penangnite, I was impressed and amazed how well you have made this short video of what to see and do in Penang and you were spot on. Incidentally, I have watched the one you did on S’pore too which came across by accident. I must say, WOW! 🤩I sure hope you don’t mind if I share your Penang video on FB. 😜 I’m very happy to hear that you had a fabulous time in Penang on your trip recently. 😊👍🏻

[@LarissaDening]

Thanks so much for the lovely feedback Alice. I really appreciate it and I’m so glad that you enjoyed both videos! I don’t mind at all if you share the video on FB! That would be wonderful! 😊🙏🏼

[@AliceQuek]

@@LarissaDening thank you. I thought I have better check with you first before posting. I will be posting the one on S’pore too. Your descriptions of your personal experiences for both Penang and S’pore were beautiful done and will inspire travelers that are planning to visit, to want to explore using your useful insights. 👍🏻

[@FeedbackP]

what a great video!! Congrats and thank you!!

[@LarissaDening]

Thankyou so much! 😊🙏🏼

[@GregB314]

Excellent video Larissa, very informative and interesting. And the stills you showed were very high quality, I guess no surprise given what you do 🙂. We have been to Penang five times and going again in April 24, and you have given us new enthusiasm. One small note, that font you use (the one from WHO magazine) is a bugger to read.

[@LarissaDening]

Thanks so much for the kind words Greg! I’m so glad this video has renewed your excitement for your up coming visit! 😊

[@kevins603]

I miss all the food! Glad you enjoyed your Malaysia experience! ❤

[@LarissaDening]

I can’t say I missing the noodles or rice still but definitely the ice Kachang and Chendol! 🍧

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Fantastic vlog and narration

[@LarissaDening]

Thankyou so much! 😊💕

[@travelatmalaysiawithazmils]

Awesome. We have to revisit Penang so much to see

[@LarissaDening]

Thankyou! 😊

[@marieronrancesvlog]

I cant wait to visit Penang.

[@daudyjusoff5260]

I really like it your video presentation because im penang residen gracias sis.

[@LarissaDening]

Thankyou so much! 😊💕

[@elzamariamgomes8180]

Excelente vídeo sobre penang na Malásia. Obrigada de coração

[@LarissaDening]

Muito obrigada! 😊🙏🏼

[@penamo]

Your video is simply beautiful 💖💖💖

[@LarissaDening]

Thank you so much!

[@carolinalina4027]

I was looking for videos about Penang and stumble on your video... it's so beautiful and informative. I hope you can do same video about Indonesia 😊

[@LarissaDening]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I really appreciate it! 😊💕

[@adhilarshath2111]

Welcome to the PENANG ❤❤❤😮 nice video 📸🥰

[@LarissaDening]

Thankyou so much! 😊

[@1WinchesterSt]

Amazing Larissa! Penang is beautiful and cute. If you guys get the chance please give Shanghai, China a visit! It’s the city of lights! I’m Vietnamese, born and bred in brissie but went to Shanghai to explore for a week and it was absolutely amazing. I would recommend flying with Qantas. Love ur videos and editing!

[@LarissaDening]

Thankyou Ty for the kind words. I will definitely add Shanghai to the bucket list! I would love to visit Vietnam one day too! Have you visited Vietnam? My partner works for qantas so we always fly qantas with staff travel which is awesome! 😊

[@katell819]

Amazing, looks like a great place to visit!! Any recommendations of what area to stay in? 😊

[@LarissaDening]

Thanks so much Kate! I would stay in Georgetown. There is so much to see there and you can catch buses to all the other attractions from there! 🙂

[@delhidebb1749]

Awwww,those monkeys look so placid and cute compared to others ive seen

[@LarissaDening]

They were adorable! 😍

[@masandct]

Amazing video. Love it ❤.

[@LarissaDening]

Thankyou so much! 😊

[@marieronrancesvlog]

I agree… the pictures are beautiful too especially the sunset

[@ChorohanaJapan]

Very informative video and makes me hungry .

[@LarissaDening]

Thankyou so much! Haha, it definitely does make you hungry!

[@sharonfitzgerald7800]

Hi Larissa, Thanks for sharing this video! Great information. I would like to know if Penang offers the tour bus for hop on and hop off bus tour for tourist? Hope to hear back from you. Thanks. Sharon

[@LarissaDening]

Hi Sharon, I believe is a hop on hop off bus tour in Penang that you can do but I never it while we were there. Would be a good option to get around and see everything although traffic is a nightmare over there! 🙂

[@marieronrancesvlog]

It’s beautiful. You captured it well. I will visit Penang in January but it is just for a day. What do you suggest to do or where to go?

[@LarissaDening]

Thankyou so much! Definitely check out Georgetown! It was my favourite part of Penang! 😊

[@Dollette_daisy]

As some one who lives in Gorge town i can say i have been to every places uve been to too❤

[@LarissaDening]

It’s an awesome place! I really enjoyed exploring your town! 😊

[@Dollette_daisy]

@@LarissaDening Thank you and I hope you visit again soon 😊♥️

[@Dollette_daisy]

@@LarissaDening I know!Even if you ask people who live in kuala lumpur they will say penang is the best because of the food and attractions😊

[@navjiwanhira3888]

George Town is a must visit place in Penang

[@LarissaDening]

I 💯agree.!

[@tamey05]

Hello Larissa we are heading over from qld and I was wondering do I need specific vaccinations for disease etc to go?

[@LarissaDening]

Hi, I don’t think there are any specific vaccinations. I didn’t get any before going but I guess it doesn’t hurt to check with your doctor just to be safe! 😊

[@eltonkam5747]

Penang Laksa is unique, different from Singapore laksa. People should try it!

[@eltonkam5747]

Penang is used to be called “The Garden of the East” which compared with Hong Kong as “The Pearl of Asia”!

[@LarissaDening]

Thanks for the information! 🙂

[@JamesOpenshaw-y2j]

Great video! Whose the attractive young man at the end? 😍

[@LarissaDening]

Thanks James! Haha, he’s a hottie isn’t he! 🤣😍

[@chinhockooi6148]

Awesome 😅 pregnant look alike ! Really enjoyed the food ?

[@LarissaDening]

Haha! Yes he does look pregnant! He always enjoys his food! Especially Malaysian! 🤣

[@12dougreed]

Not for me. Lived in Batu ferringhi for a while. So pleased to leave and get back to a better life. Been to Penang a few times since , stayed at the P&O nice no problem there .

[@LarissaDening]

Good to know! 😊

[@12dougreed]

@@LarissaDening are you Malaysian?

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Welcome to the pearl of the orient

[@LarissaDening]

Thankyou! 😊🙏🏼

[@Keewaiyee]

😮6🎉

[@LarissaDening]

🙂🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@TaskSwitcherify]

I am always suspicious when monkeys are so friendly, having visited Bali and Thailand 🙂

[@LarissaDening]

They were trying to steal my partners phone! Haha

[@sadiqueali5117]

Thankalk english ariyila

[@LarissaDening]

Thankyou!

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Dusky leaf monkeys

[@LarissaDening]

Is that what they are called?