A lifelong passion for horses was instilled in me after spending 14 years of my youth in Texas, the land of oil, cowboys and horses. Riding my first horse at the age of 6 and even participating in a rodeo led me to eventually work with horses and even own an Arabian mare for many […]
Scarborough’s Fish & Chips
On my very first visit to Langkawi in 2005 I noticed a seemingly abandoned house in Tanjung Rhu on the north side of Langkawi. It had everything that I dreamed about for a beach home. Location, location, location. But fate brought me to my home in Kuala Teriang. Located on the sea it had many […]
A Bit of the Med in Langkawi
The white washed stone buildings overlooking Langkawi’s compact Telaga Harbor filled with yachts from large to small could be a small harbor on the Mediterranean Coast. The numerous restaurants along the boardwalk at Perdana Quay reinforce that ambiance with the aroma drifting from the many and varied kitchens. On one of my first visits to […]
Langkawi’s Buffalo Park
I had been by the Langkawi Buffalo Park on several occasions, either driving past or running with the Hash House Harriers in the area. I finally took the time to pay them a visit and see just what they were all about. The first thing that hit my senses was the smell of sweet grass, […]
The Cliff Restaurant and Bar
The Cliff Restaurant and Bar is one of Langkawi, Malaysia’s few waterfront seafood restaurants. Moving to Langkawi from the San Francisco Bay Area sparked the feeling of adventure in my soul. A lush island in the tropics in a new and unknown land. The first year on the island of Langkawi was one of exploration […]
Sailor’s in Langkawi
I remember those hot summer days playing with my friends and racing into the house to escape the heat. The fridge was a treasure chest of succulent treats. Upon opening the fridge the round pack of sliced bologna would beckon with the promise of a tasty treat. A taste that I still love today. I […]
Not Your Average Langkawi Joe
When I first came to Langkawi from the United States I had no idea where to go to get anything. There weren’t the usual chain stores I usually relied on, such as Walmart or Walgreens. So asking new friends about a reputable pharmacy in Langkawi, I always got the same reaction “Go to Joe’s!”. Over […]