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 […]
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 […]