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Penang

Batu Ferringhi beach in Malaysia.

Tripologist: island beaches full of south-eastern promise

The Tripologist From local food to beaches and national parks, there is plenty on offer in Penang.

Malaysia

Check-ins with chic

Leisa Tyler visits George Town, Penang, where colonial heritage is the basis for cutting-edge design hotels.

Room Service

Grand hub a dumpling's toss from curios and culture

The cigar lounge at W Hotel, Guangzhou.

Jane Reddy W Hotel is making inroads in the People's Republic, opening in Guangzhou in February.

Malaysia

Rock me gently

Hard Rock Hotel Penang.

Ben Groundwater Ben Groundwater is on the hunt for crazy stars, but finds a perfectly good holiday instead.

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Tripologist: By George, Penang's the place for a solo trip

Penang

Tripologist Penang's George Town is one of the most atmospheric and likeable cities in all of south-east Asia.

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