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Penang, Malaysia

Milk Street on the Road: Malaysia

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Penang, Malaysia

June 21-28, 2026 and July 2-9, 2026

Trip highlights: Slice herbs into gossamer threads and mix heirloom curry blends in hands-on cooking classes dedicated to Nyonya Peranakan culture; sample sun-fermented soy sauces; visit a nutmeg and durian farm; taste seafood that’s just been caught; slurp bowls of aromatic noodle soup at a daily market; dine at high-end restaurants and street vendor hawker stalls; tour UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Who you'll travel with: Captain Hoo Peng Poh and Linda Tay Esposito

A sample of what you’ll eat: The iconic noodle soup of Malaysia, laksa; hyper-local tropical fruits; chicken curries; intricate rice pilafs layered with ginger, herbs and blue pea flowers; multiple versions of roti; fresh coconut water you extract yourself; buttery love letter cookies; enormous, lacy flatbreads called roti; robust Malaysian coffee served with toast, jam and eggs.

Per person cost: $6,750 (Single room supplement: $1,000)
Nonrefundable deposit due at booking: $500

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