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Should You Take the Plunge at Splash Out Langkawi Waterpark? Yes!

November 15, 2021 by Vanessa Workman 1 Comment

Splash Out Langkawi Waterpark

Splash Out Langkawi Waterpark had so many starts and stops I had almost forgotten about them. Officially opening in December 2019, it was only a few months later that all of Langkawi was in ‘lockdown’. Nothing worse than a pandemic to tarnish a grand opening. And serves me right for procrastinating too. I should have […]

8 Cool (and Ethical) Things to Do in Phuket

November 10, 2021 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Cool Things To Do in Phuket

The list of things to do in Phuket, Thailand can include a lot of oh-so-typical as well as not-so-ethical options. My brief introduction, years ago, left me unimpressed and certainly in no hurry to return. Pretty much just another over-developed touristy island. But I did eventually return and discovered that there are things to do […]

12 Langkawi Picnic Spots Loved by Locals

October 29, 2021 by Vanessa Workman 4 Comments

Langkawi Picnic Spots Loved by Locals

Who doesn’t love a picnic, am I right? Picnics in Langkawi are especially popular with the island’s local residents. From dramatic waterfall locations to nearly empty beaches, young and old alike savor their makan moments in Langkawi’s great outdoors. But when it comes to those special Langkawi picnic spots? Some folks seem to think all […]

Gamat, Langkawi’s Ginseng of the Sea

July 20, 2021 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Gamat Sea Cucumber, Ginseng of the Sea

It’s been over a decade since I was first introduced to Gamat; Langkawi’s Magical Sea Cucumber. At the time, I was appropriately impressed with this unusual local product turned successful cottage industry, and even wrote a short blog post about it. I’ve since learned more about the unusual sea creature, and surprised that its medicinal […]

The Mystery of Langkawi’s Ancient Tomb

June 28, 2021 by Vanessa Workman 4 Comments

Makam Purba Ancient Tomb

Makam Purba (ancient tomb) the roadside sign reads. The sign has been there for years. Since I already knew the word ‘makam’ meant tomb, I’d always assumed it was ‘just’ a graveyard. Out of respect for the dead I don’t typically sightsee in graveyards, but on a quiet errand-running day, in the middle of a […]

Hitting Pay Dirt in Perak; Best Tin Mining Museums in Malaysia

June 13, 2021 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

best tin mining museums in Malaysia

Unless you are a geology buff, mining museums are probably not at the top of your sightseeing wish list. But if you’re heading through Perak, Malaysia now would be a good time to do just that. Perak has some of the best tin mining museums in Malaysia and mining is a huge part of Perak’s […]

Celine Tan Clinic: My Visit to an Alor Setar Top Skin Specialist

May 3, 2021 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Celine Tan Clinic, Alor Setar Skin Specialist

It was my quest for a Kedah-based dermatologist that initially brought me to the Celine Tan Clinic. As one who spends a lot of time in the sun, skin cancer is always a concern and an annual look-see by a skin specialist is the best way to keep that in check. During non-pandemic times my […]

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