22 June 2012 – It’s a place from my childhood, though not one I have strong memories of. An old photo album offers a few nostalgic glimpses into what seemed an idyllic time; a collection of precious snippets like the one of my family enjoying a day out at the beach, with mum holding me as…
17 June 2012 – One of the things my wife and I enjoy doing while we’re in a new city is visiting the local fresh food market. Aside from getting to try out and sample some of the local produce, seeing the buzz of activity as people go about their shopping can be quite an…
March 2017 – With a title inspired by the latest Guardians of the Galaxy movie (which in turn was inspired by various soundtrack albums from the 80s), may I present to you the latest photos in my George Town street art collection… You can find Volume 1 of my ‘George Town, Penang Street Art Collection’ here. Property by…
13 March 2017 – There are two places on the island of Penang that never fail to evoke for me happy memories of my childhood in Malaysia. One is my grandmother’s house in Tanjung Bungah (a suburb located on the north of the island). The other is Gurney Drive, a seaside promenade located near the capital city…
21 March 2017 – It was the sight of the lone palm tree that drew me in from a distance… Photographing a sunrise at Batu Ferringhi on the island of Penang has long been on my wish list of things to do, so I was very thankful for the recent opportunity to revisit the ‘Pearl of the…
25 June 2016 – Though not quite as famous as the street art in the heritage listed area of George Town, the murals found in Balik Pulau are nevertheless just as impressive. Balik Pulau, a small town at the south western part of the island of Penang, is approximately 50 minutes away by car from George Town.…
The street art in the UNESCO heritage area of George Town is a major drawcard for tourists visiting Penang, Malaysia. The following is a small selection of works I’ve managed to photograph so far (taken during 2015 and 2016). I’m hoping to add more to this collection in the near future, so stay tuned for an update to…
4 September 2015 – At first you hear him. The sound of the horn is unmistakable. Looking out the window, you see him in the distance, riding along on a motorbike (or quite often a tricycle) with what appears to be an oversized cabinet at the back, an assortment of packaged foodstuffs hanging over the…
24 June 2016 – The following are some photos taken during an evening’s wander along Lebuh Armenian (Armenian Street) in George Town, Penang. The street, located right in the heart of the UNESCO heritage listed part of the city is a popular spot for visitors with its eclectic mix of shop houses, cafes, restaurants and…
25 June 2016 – This life-size mural of a young girl holding balloons was created by Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic, whose work may be familiar to those who have visited Georgetown, Penang. It is is located just outside the mall at Straits Quay and certainly stands out against the stark white exterior of the building. All this image needed was…
