Discover with Timothy

30/07/2025

I am pleased to share that Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang has just been awarded the “Outstanding Resort Spa 2025” by the Association of Malaysian Spas (AMSPA)! 🏆✨

This prestigious honour, regarded as the highest accolade in Malaysia’s spa industry, recognises Chi, The Spa’s dedication to exceptional service, traditional healing philosophies, and luxurious wellness experiences.

Set in the tranquil grounds of Rasa Sayang Resort, Chi, The Spa is a sanctuary where time slows down — offering holistic treatments, private spa suites, and a serene ambiance to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit.

Congratulations to the amazing team behind Chi, The Spa, especially Area Director Joshua Tan and Spa Manager Loh Soh Kiew, for their unwavering commitment to excellence! 💆‍♀️🌸💆‍♂️

If you're planning a wellness getaway in Penang, this award-winning spa definitely deserves a spot on your itinerary!

📍 Learn more: www.shangri-la.com
📧 Contact: [email protected] | ☎️ +60 4 888 8763

20/07/2025

I have updated the details and map on the CAT bus service here:
https://www.penang-traveltips.com/cat-1.htm

13/07/2025

Tips for visiting Penang Hill

Planning a visit to Penang Hill? Discover the best time to go, how to avoid crowds, transport options, top attractions, dining spots, accommodation, and essential do's and don'ts.

09/07/2025

EAT LIKE A MALAYSIAN!
The best way to enjoy Penang food is to eat like a Malaysian!
In Penang, we are proud of our food. Penang food is marvellous. But, if you are a foreigner, the best way to enjoy Penang food is to eat the Malaysian way. You might be slightly out of your elements if nobody has taught you how the locals eat. Let's fix that!
In this video, I give you a crash course in eating the Malaysian way. I cover the "pan Malaysian" way of eating, following by the Chinese way and the Malay, Indian Muslim and Indian way. We will learn about the different tableware and cutleries/silverware that we use as well as how to hold your cutleries, and even how to eat using your hand.
Learn this, and you are en route to enjoying Penang food the way it is best enjoyed!

In Penang, we are proud of our food. Penang food is marvellous. But, if you are a foreigner, the best way to enjoy Penang food is to eat the Malaysian way. Y...

23/06/2025

Enjoying beef stew Wantan noodles at Pho Viet.

27/04/2025

Eden Handicap Service Centre is organising the Charity Food & Fun Fair 2025, happening this year at SMJK (C) Phor Tay at Lip Sin in Sungai Dua on Saturday, 26 July 2025, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Come support this charity fair to help raise funds for the disabled.

24/03/2025

PENANG HOKKIEN NOW ON UTALK!
Learning Penang Hokkien has gotten a lot easier! The international language-learning app uTalk has just added Penang Hokkien as one of the 130 languages it offers!
From today onwards, you can learn Penang Hokkien with text in both Taiwanese Romanisation and Taiji Romanisation! You need to download the app to do it, and you can learn any language of your choice with a 20% discount. To start learning, click on the link below:

https://utalk.com/plans/learnpenanghokkien?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=learnpenanghokkien

24/02/2025

SINGGAH IFTAR BUFFET AT ICONIC HOTEL
My wife and I had a wonderful time trying out the food at Iconic Hotel's Singgah Iftar Buffet preview, which offers a feast of traditional flavours by a team that was honoured with the Penang Halal Champion Award 2024 for the Food Premise (Hotel) category.

I have created a video for the buffet, which you can view right now on YouTube:

Saya dan isteri berkesempatan menikmati Bufet Ramadan Singgah Iftar di Iconic Hotel, Pulau Pinang! Hotel ini bukan sahaja terkenal dengan hidangan yang lazat...

07/02/2025

Sound therapy healing at Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort.

25/01/2025

Are you all ready for Chinese New Year?