Back in late 2024, I started taking daily village walks in Langkawi as a healthier lifestyle goal. It’s easy to do, free and all it requires of me is stepping out the door and just doing it. By taking the smaller village side roads I’m able avoid busy road traffic and kind of get lost […]
Langkawi to Hat Yai in 2025: Same Journey, New Route, Fewer Mysteries
Changes Since My First Trip If you’ve come here looking for the best way to get from Langkawi to Hat Yai, you’ve come to the right place. However, there have been quite a few changes to the Langkawi to Hat Yai journey since I wrote my first blog post a gazillion years ago, so I’m […]
Langkawi to Koh Lipe: Just a Ferry Ride Away
Want to get from Langkawi to Koh Lipe? It’s relatively easy! I’ve lost count of how many times I have taken the ferry from Langkawi to Koh Lipe, but for the longest time I actually thought the island was closed during the ‘low’ season. But that’s certainly not true. Koh Lipe is open year round, […]
Thrifting Langkawi Style: Best of Langkawi Bundle & Thrift Shops
Although I’m very familiar with thrift shops, I’d never heard about bundle shops until I moved to Southeast Asia. My first encounter was at the Greenway Night Market in Hat Yai, Thailand. Stall after stall of piles of clothes spilling out from the shop entrances. Some items more bizarre than others, yet a potential gold […]
Langkawi to Penang in 4 Easy (and Cheap) Steps
The conveniences of travel options these days includes an abundance of cheap domestic flights, and one can get quite spoiled with such a luxurious and affordable option. That is especially true for those who are island hopping between the Langkawi archipelago and Pulau Penang on a regular basis. Of course, there is also a direct […]
Langkawi Wet Markets For First Timers
Have you heard about Langkawi wet markets? Unless you’re a cruising sailor and well versed in Southeast Asian produce or have some previous island life experience; shopping for food on some islands can often be challenging. Learning about local produce and their uses is a cultural experience you simply don’t get from a book, so […]
Langkawi to Hat Yai in 3 Easy Steps
Editor’s Note – Updated August 2025: This post was first written over 10 years ago and shares the slightly humorous story of my original trip from Langkawi to Hat Yai. Since then, my route preference has changed. For the latest ferry, taxi, train, and immigration details, plus my new recommended route, read: Langkawi to Hat […]