GEORGE TOWN: The travel bug is making people wanting to see the world again, and it was no different for 52 Algerian tourists on holiday in Malaysia.
The tourists, who will be in the country for about 10 days, managed to squeeze in a four-day stopover in Penang yesterday, visiting various main attractions in the city such as the Esplanade, street art within the Unesco World Heritage site and, of course, the beach.
“We also visited Monkey Beach and Penang Hill,” Benyamina said, adding that the group managed to try local white coffee. “Before Covid-19, I used to bring between six and seven groups each year. Demand is currently low due to certain travel restrictions, but we expect it to pick up gradually,” said Benyamina.“This is my first time in Penang and it is incredible. The hospitality of the people here is great, and I enjoyed the rich history and architecture.Meanwhile, another tourist spotted here was a civil servant from Madrid, Spain, who only wished to be known as Jorge.
Jorge, who was accompanied by his 42-year-old wife, son, 10, and daughter, six, said he was grateful to be able to travel again after a lapse of about two years.
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