One of the most frequently asked questions I’m asked, in regards to Langkawi Island, is “Which Langkawi hotels do you recommend?” Seriously, that question over-shadows any What to do? Where to eat? queries I receive. And when it comes to places to stay in Langkawi, the accommodation selections are as numerous and diverse as the […]
First Time Visitor’s Guide to Pulau Tuba
Ever hear of Pulau Tuba? Unless you are familiar with the northwest coast of Peninsula Malaysia, you probably have not. Unbeknown to many, Pulau Tuba (Tuba Island) is one of the four populated islands of Langkawi’s 99-island Archipelago. The others being Pulau Dayang Bunting, Pulau Rebak and Pulau Langkawi itself. Located 5-kilometers southwest of the […]
Meeting Stingless Honey Bees in Langkawi
When someone lifts the roof from a Kelulut (box-style) bee hive, plunges a straw into the comb and offers you a taste, you very well don’t turn that experience down. This is how I found myself eye to eye with some very busy but nonchalant bees. I obviously wasn’t the first human they had seen […]
The Ultimate Guide to the Langkawi Rainy Season
Ask locals, in Langkawi, Malaysia, what the islands’ weather is like, for a particular time of year, and you will get a variety of responses from the various self-proclaimed weather experts. That will be especially true during the Langkawi rainy season(s). According to scientific data the ‘official’ Langkawi rainy season is from September until about […]
Oriental Village, Where The Sky’s The Limit
It’s easy to see why the Panorama Cable Car is the number one attraction in Langkawi, Malaysia. It offers visitors breathtaking views of the surrounding archipelago and even distant Thailand (on a clear day). But down below those unforgettable vistas of Malaysia’s surrounding pride and joy UNESCO Global Geopark is the quiet enclave of Oriental […]
Langkawi Guide to a Unique Kampung Stay
As night gives way to the slivers of daybreak, the quiet of the morning village air is broken first by the calls to prayer followed by the crescendo of song birds’ choruses. The familiar daily soundtrack repeats itself as the scent of the sea drifts through. And thus, begins another day in a seaside kampung. […]
Langkawi’s Best Waterfront Watering Holes
When it comes to Langkawi waterfront restaurants and bars, the island has plenty. But when it comes to places to have a bite to eat and a beverage of your particular ‘choice’, then the selections can vary greatly. From limited beverages choices to inconsistent hours of operation or indifferent customer service and uncomfortable local cliques. […]