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Penang with Withlocals

"Virginia made our stay in Penang into an unforgettable experience. A life long resident made the difference as we saw both all the major sights advertised but also many local areas that only a resident would know about. Virginia showed us some great small little eating areas that she frequents and they were wonderful. We plan to tell our travel agent and all of our friends visiting to be sure to contact Virginia Ann before arriving!"

"We tried so many delicious things, including Michelin-awarded samosas. Of course, there were lots of Malaysian dishes, which we loved, but also Indian dishes, such as a lunch served on a banana leaf. We can highly recommend the tour—it was amazing! Lisa, a German who lives here, has so many great stories to tell and is very knowledgeable."

"Great communication and very pleasant tour - lots of variety and interesting market visit - lots of new experiences and Sam was knowledgable and entertaining - many thanks 🙏 "

"Lisa was the perfect guide. She showed us so many authentic and nice places in Georgetown where we tasted delicious food. Additionally she shared cultural insights with us. Lisa lives in Malaysia for many years and knows everything about the local food and also how to prepare it. The food tour with Lisa was one of our highlights during our stay in Malaysia. "

"Great evening with Remy. Loved all the food and the interactions with Remy. Highly recommended!"

"Lisa was absolutely fabulous! She was fun and took the time to get to know us and shared her experiences traveling and living in Malaysia. It was like sitting down to eat with a new friend. She explained all the dishes and took us to her favorite spots. I would recommend her tour to everyone 😊"

"Sometimes you do a Withlocals tour with a guide who you know, you’ll always remember. That guide becomes one of the best parts of your trip! Remy was this person and more! I adore seeing Street Art around the world and always hope a tour will give me some very unique insights into the pieces, place, artists, their beliefs. This tour did not disappoint! Remy is a very gifted man, artistic, passionate & patient. He took care to explain everything to us- he never rushed and actually went over time, making sure we understood everything we needed to. He is Penang, born and bred. He knows and he cares. We loved our day so much we ate dinner that night at his restaurant @ De- Brick in Georgetown. Lucky enough to meet his lovely wife - such a great team. Definitely a must to finish your perfect Penang Day!! Thank you both for everything- we’ll be back! "

"The time with Lisa was awesome! She took us to an amazing variety of food stops but moreover she told us about the city, culture and life in Malaysia. She was very welcoming and open what we appreciate a lot. Would do it again 👍🏻😊"

"Spent a very enjoyable morning with Virginia exploring Penang. She picked us up at our hotel was there early, and showed us some of the key sights. She took us to some local markets , places we would never have found. She knew everyone there and it felt very welcoming. We stopped for coffee and cake an opportunity to try food that we would never normally do. She was knowledgeable about local history and customs which really helped our understanding of the city and its customs . All in all a great tour and money well spent. Thank you Virginia!"

"We had a fabulous afternoon with Remy on our tasting tour. He is a wonderful host very easy to talk to and introduced us to some local delicacies and amazing eateries we wouldn’t have tried without his input. Thanks Remy for sharing with us your knowledge and recommendations ."