Historic buildings are beautiful to some, where others may see only the imperfections. Refurbishing these buildings is usually costly, so they end up with a new life to help offset that cost. Some old buildings become museums, libraries, expensive homes, and even hotels. Not an easy task especially for a small hotel. I’m one of […]
Langkawi Animal Shelter & Sanctuary
When I first visited Langkawi in 2006, I had lunch with friends at a place called Nam’s at Bon Ton Resort. Fabulous dining in an exotic atmosphere was high on my list of vacation adventure. But what caught my eye that day was a small pamphlet with the name LASSie on it. I knew that […]
Langkawi Night Markets
With my first trip to Southeast Asia , I discovered those magical Hawker’s Stalls and Night Markets. I had never seen or experienced anything like it. It can be a bit intimidating for ‘new’ travelers to the region, but usually the warmth and curiosity of the locals can make for an easy transition. This is […]
The Humble Coconut
When we think of palm trees, most people think of tropical islands. Lazing under a coconut palm listening to sound of the surf and drinking a coconut infused cocktail. But in Langkawi, like many island environments, the coconut palm has a much broader purpose. It is the fruit of plenty for an assortment of foodstuffs, […]
Fishy Business in Langkawi
When I first heard about ‘Doctor Fish’, a couple of years ago, the thought was a bit disgusting to me. But last year a friend of mine was taking her sister to Langkawi Anjung Spa (in Oriental Village) and raved about it. There’s safety in numbers so I went along. What can I say? I […]
The International Art of Busking
Are you new to the art of busking? I recently met a couple of young tourists from England, Kydd Fire and Kat who had come to Langkawi for a Fire Dancing gig. Unfortunately, the venue was changed and the gig vanished. They had budgeted their money with that particular gig in mind, so where did […]
Gamat: Langkawi’s Magical Sea Cucumber
As a long time, medical worker, I’m generally a believer of western medicine. And although I’d like to believe in magical herbal concoctions, as well, I tend to be a bit skeptical. But my eyes have been opened a lot in regards to eastern medicine, in Southeast Asia; from reflexology and acupuncture to medicinal sea […]