The shophouses of Penang, Malaysia , have long been admired from the outside. Shane Low wanted travelers to experience what they're like inside, too. He grew up in a family involved in property development and was inspired by how countries like Japan had reimagined traditional homes into guest accommodations. He's now doing the same in Penang's George Town — a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2008. In 2023, Low started Aayu Homes , a property management company, with his wife, Chong Xin Pei, an