I’m ashamed to say that I may be one of the few people in Langkawi, who had not been to fatCUPID Restaurant at La Pari-Pari yet. I had met the ‘family’ initially when they were starting construction on their new ventures that included of all creative things a recycled tree house project. What can I […]
Yanzans the Garden Experts
A couple of years ago I got rather fanatical about gardening. The amazing thing about the tropics is that almost anything will grow, even if you don’t exactly have a ‘green thumb’. Swapping cuttings with friends and creating a lavish tropical garden for the cost of your time can quickly become a fascinating hobby. Plants […]
Hegner Fine Foods & Beverages
Several years ago, one of the few places in Langkawi to find specialty foods was at a place called McPhee’s, located in Kuala Muda. Their selection of imported condiments, spices and a well-stocked walk in cooler and freezer was well known in the ex-pat community. Hotels and restaurants also ordered their specialty supplies to accommodate […]
5 Elements Natural Medicine
On a recent trip to Bali, I took full advantage of the multitude of inexpensive massage establishments. Unfortunately, one such establishment did such a good job on me that two days later I could barely move. On returning to Langkawi, I knew that the only place that could fix the problem would be 5 Elements […]
Penang’s 1926 Heritage Hotel
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 […]