Thread: Visit Penang and Pretty Pictures for the Desktop

Hi Batty here,

As you all know besides reporting in on PIPS, I also take the photos. Photography is one of my hobbies and I have some nice shots of my homestate and as well as during my travels. So it is my great pleasure to put together a collection of my photos as wallpapers for your computer. A set of 15 desktop images to liven up your PC or Lap-top.

Priced at only USD$2.50 it is a way for me to put my talent to use as well as share scenes of the beauty of Malaysia with all of you. I will be coming out with new sets every month if the response is good.

For those who want to order, the can PM me and I will be happy to give you the payment details for PayPal, as well as how to obtain the link to the photosets.

Thank you for your support.

theBat$

Thats VERY thoughtful and excellent a step to highlight your beloved Pearl of the region... least heard and less known on many local haunts and places of interests.
Someday, we will return and maybe, drive all the way to Penang myself.... All the best with the picture parade so members can have a choice selection.

Any of you members seeking a copy or more from Batty, pls do so with your heart & love for his work and place he speaks proudly of and it will be your money well spent too...
He has been an excellent company and guide while we were in Penang, a timely booking made is helpful for him to give you and your itinerary every bit its worth in showing you what Penang, in Malaysia, has in store as a Pearl of the Orient...

All the best to you Batty for a new line and alternative to recovery with Tourism!!

YB.

Originally Posted by YogiBrood

Thats VERY thoughtful and excellent a step to highlight your beloved Pearl of the region... least heard and less known on many local haunts and places of interests.
Someday, we will return and maybe, drive all the way to Penang myself.... All the best with the picture parade so members can have a choice selection.

Any of you members seeking a copy or more from Batty, pls do so with your heart & love for his work and place he speaks proudly of and it will be your money well spent too...
He has been an excellent company and guide while we were in Penang, a timely booking made is helpful for him to give you and your itinerary every bit its worth in showing you what Penang, in Malaysia, has in store as a Pearl of the Orient...

All the best to you Batty for a new line and alternative to recovery with Tourism!!

YB.

TOURS FOR PENANG

Thanks Yogi for the kind words. I do love my home state and there is more to be proud of now. We have been declared a UNESCO heritage site and a northern hub for regional travel. This means, not only can you visit Penang, you can catch the action in Phuket and Koh Samui in Thailand and go to Medan, Banda Acheh and Bali in Indonesia!

What's there to do?

Plenty!

- sunbathing and other activities on the beaches
- go shopping at flea markets, nightmarkets, upmarket establishments
- try many different types of food
- heritage sites like fort, clan houses, churches and more
- famous temples like the Kek Lok Si & Snake Temple
- get close to nature like visiting our National Park, Penang Hill and Botanic Gardens
- try many types of fruits in season like durian, rambutan, mangosteen and more

How much is a room in Penang?

Well if you go 5-star it is around US$161 and if you decide to rough it out, rooms can be as cheap as US$20! Unbelievable but true. Despite higher cost of living in Penang, we are still much cheaper compared to other big cities like Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru.

Want a tour?

1. Get in touch with me through my PM.
2. Specify who, how many and their ages.
3. Specify what you would like to do (refer above suggestions)
4. Wait for my reply
5. If agreeable, deposit the agreed *price to my paypal
6. Come and have fun.

*Please take note that *price does not inlcude transport, fares, meals and other expenses

What is a standard tour?

There are two iteniaries to choose from either:-

Morning
- Have a local breakfast.
- Visit morning market
- Visit heritage site
- Visit temple
- Lunch

(Duration about 5hrs)

Or

Evening
- Take a ride across the Straits of Melaka
- Visit a bird park
- Shopping/Have local snack
- Have a local dinner
- Come back to the island via Ferry

(Duration about 5hrs)

*iteniaries may change without notice


Sound good to you? Let me know, PM me.

Cheers.

theBat$

For those thinking of coming to Penang and want to have a memorable time.

Who's the guide?

Me, Batty. I am an experience traveler who is well versed in English, Malay and Hokkien (Chinese Dialect).

What sets the tours apart?

It is more intimate, as I am more of a friend taking you around rather than a whole busload. It is relaxed and informal with easy and flexible schedules for your convenience.



Penang Hills - Kek Lok Si Temple



Need something, easy access to stuff! 7-11 can be found everywhere and also other convenience stores.



This little treat will set you back USD2.50 Only! (2pc of Spicy Tumeric Chicken, Anchovies, Fried Fish plus the coconut milk cooked rice) FYI - This food prepared by my mom for my illustration.



Gurney Walk - a row of feast from Italian, Japanese, Seafood, Local, Fusion, South African, Steaks, Cakes, Pizza, McDonalds, Chilli's and more!!!! Pictured here is Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

An Overview
"Let me take you around my neck of the woods, as they say. To places of interest and also to our many premiere shopping malls. You may want me to bring you to bazaars where you can haggle to your hearts delight for that adorable dress or take you to go "makan" for the most yummiest food on the island. Take your time to look around places.

theBat$

Originally Posted by YogiBrood

We visited his quaint island that holds much history of the then colonial times still visible and preserved for the unique heritage it prides itself!!!

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Many comeback after visiting the first time, they never seem to get enough of the island I call home. When I was younger, I lived in another state and I would get the feeling too. But I've moved since then and made it my permanent home. You can too! There are a lot of expatriates living on the island already. PM me about making Malaysia your home too.

Cheers.

theBat$

Here is a news report.

Originally Posted by thestar online 10/27

Nation
Friday October 27, 2006

KL the least expensive city

By ROYCE CHEAH

[email protected]

PETALING JAYA: Kuala Lumpur is the least expensive city in the world for Western tourists.

A survey of 71 cities worldwide by Swiss banking giant UBS found that Malaysia's capital has the most competitive prices when it comes to food, electronic goods, clothes, public transport, hotel rates and entertainment.

A five-star hotel room in Kuala Lumpur costs an average US$150 (RM551) compared to with US$450 (RM1,647) for a similar room in New York. The most expensive is Tokyo, where the rate is US$510 (RM1,866).

For a room in a two- or three-star hotel, the rate in Kuala Lumpur is about US$50 (RM183), compared with US$250 (RM915) in New York.

Comparable hotel room prices are found in Buenos Aires (Argentina), Bogota (Colombia) or Nairobi (Kenya) but if a tourist wants to have a short stay including a city tour, Kuala Lumpur is still the cheapest.

The UBS survey put together a basket of goods consisting of an overnight stay for two in a first-class hotel, two dinners with a bottle of house red wine, one taxi ride, a 100km trip in a rented car, two outings to the theatre by public transport and miscellaneous expenses.

It found that one only has to pay US$260 (RM951) for the package in Kuala Lumpur compared with US$920 (RM3,367) in New York.

After Kuala Lumpur, the survey found the next cheapest city to be Manila, where a similar package costs US$330 (RM1,207).

The most expensive city in this category is London where the cost is US$1,180 (RM4,318).

Taxi fares in Kuala Lumpur are also one of the cheapest in the world at US$1.60 (RM5.88) for a 5km trip within the city. A similar trip in New York costs US$11.60 (RM42).

Food prices in Kuala Lumpur are considerably lower than in other cities, with a three-course meal in a good restaurant costing US$12 (RM44) for one person.

As for car prices, a Ford Focus in New York or a Peugeot 206 in Buenos Aires costs less than a Proton in KL. However, fuel prices in Kuala Lumpur are the cheapest among all the cities surveyed.

Apartment rent in Kuala Lumpur is also the cheapest. An unfurnished 3-room apartment in Kuala Lumpur goes for about US$480 (RM1,756) compared with US$5,870 (RM21,484) in New York.

As for wages, KL is still far behind, with an average hourly gross wage (calculated across 14 professions) of US$3.60 (RM13), lower than the Asian average of US$5 (RM18). The average hourly wage in Europe and the United States is US$16-US$17 (RM57-RM61).

Kuala Lumpur folks clock about 16 more days a year than their Western counterparts.

This is an old newpaper report about the cost of living in Malaysia. Although prices of goods have risen by between 20%-40% percent, it is a global thing because of the price of oil. In Penang things are still a bit cheaper as it is not the capital. So your US$ is still mighty (USD1 to RM3.1) which means you can have two pieces of toast and a cup of local coffee! Of course I am not talking about the airport meals!

So what are you waiting for come on down to Penang!!! I will be waiting to take your bookings for a guide!

Batty

Hi all,

Have a look at what my homestate has to offer. I hope you'll get enticed to join in the fun. If you have any writing assignments or need any photos from Malaysia, contact me.



(Sun, surf, nature and more are available and all close by)



(Many visitors come back again and again!)



(Many places to eat. Don't worry about starving, worry about putting on some extra pounds!)



(A variety of mouth-watering delights await the hungry traveller)

Hope you have fun looking at the stuff I made. :) Maybe it'll help you to decide to make Penang your top choice for your upcoming vacation!

Cheerio.

Batty

Hi,

Here are two more reasons why you should make Penang your holiday destination.





Hope you like the photos. I took them today.

theBat$

If you are planning to come during these two months, please make sure to book your hotels and my services in advance. These two months will see the Malaysian school holiday, Christmas holiday and New Year's.


There are many places to explore.



In Penang, there is so much opportunity for shopping, shopp till you drop!

Cheers all.

theBat$

Hi,

Here is a spot that is not included in the other tourist itineraries, a place called E-gate. it can be considered a shopping complex although there is no main anchor tenant. It is made up of a collection of shops that include a health and wellness center to hair salon. It is just beside TESCO, so close you can walk over to do some shopping after.



Hope you like the view.

Cheers.

Batty