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About backpackies

Celebrating a carefree life and the love for traveling and appreciating art, culture, music and friendship! We welcome enthusiastic travelers who wish to share their knowledge, photographs and experiences with the same people who love traveling! With your knowledge and participation, may we lend a helping hand to each other to give good travelling advice!
March 27, 2012

Roommates Guesthouse Penang April Promotion!

Honestly speaking, this Guesthouse has to be given credit for making the effort to spruce up the backpacking scene in Penang, Malaysia. Free local palm wine on Wednesdays, Haunted Tours around Penang for the Month of Cheng Beng, and student … Continue reading →

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March 16, 2012

Kek Lok Si Temple during Chinese New Year is worth the visit

Chinese New Year is a celebration celebrated by all Chinese in the world, and of course in Penang, to celebrate the start of a new year. Chinese New Year or CNY on short, falls in end January to early February … Continue reading →

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March 12, 2012

Reblog- Backpacking Thailand by backpackies Anonymous

We are suffering from the “travel” itch again! It was time for us to go somewhere. Anywhere will do.  Sitting in Penang for too long was driving us nuts. Don’t get me wrong, Penang is a wonderful place. But it … Continue reading →

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