Sometime between April and September each year, the king of fruits reigns as Balik Pulau durians conquer the taste buds.

Penang is perfect for romantic getaways, be it for honeymoons, proposals, birthdays, Valentine’s Day or anniversaries. From high-altitude city breaks to alluring beachside holidays, we summarise the many romantic spots in Penang you can treat your sweetheart — and each one is romantic in its own way.

Read on to discover Penang’s hip cafes and cocktail joints.

Exquisite wedding locations in Penang, from seaside once-in-a-lifetime and pristine heritage bungalows to tropical rainforest and a previously derelict theatre, we speak to the people who made dream weddings possible.

The late Anthony Bourdain may have fallen in love with nasi kandar but did you know that there are other equally delicious rice dishes apart from nasi kandar?

A common favourite amongst Penangites be it for breakfast, lunch, tea, dinner or supper, here's a round-the-clock list for Penang nasi kandar.

An experience like never before and a worthy ‘gift’ to bring home with you. Do you love eating? And what about eating authentic Penang cuisines? Just out of curiosity, we spent a morning at the Tropical Spice Garden Cooking School and here, we’d like to share our experience. By Janice Kua.

Here are a handful of dishes that capture Penang for what it is – a multicultural society and history with a large dose of colonialism.

Every meal of the day is an important one when in Penang and this attitude has fuelled the popularity of its street food for decades.

Penang, named as the food haven of Asia, is well-known for its wide variety of delicious, unique and authentic food. It is almost impossible to eat everything in a short period of time, so here is Janice Kua’s suggestion on the 10 must-eats in Penang.