Known as the Kuala Sungai Melaka Bridge, as well as the Kuala Melaka Bridge, for years the slightly dated structure has also been lovingly referred to, by more than a few, as the “Ugly Pink Bridge” when used as a casual reference point. But now, the more or less twenty-five year old bridge is a […]
Langkawi De’ Windmills Selfie Park, the Most Whimsical Place in Langkawi
My visit to Langkawi De’ Windmills Selfie Park was completely unplanned. In fact, I hadn’t even known the place existed. So, imagine my surprise when the Google lady led me there! On a hot sunny day in Langkawi after being told several times to “Turn left in 500 meters.” I looked up to have a […]
Best Langkawi Snorkeling is at Pulau Payar
Looking for the best Langkawi snorkeling options? About 35-kilometers from Langkawi’s main island is Pulau Payar Marine Park. Established in 1989, the cluster of four islands was the first official marine park in all of Malaysia, with Pulau Payar Island being the largest of the archipelago. The old, offshore dive platform is gone, but snorkeling […]
Mardi Agro Park, Langkawi’s Best Fruit Farm
Although Mardi Agro Park was originally established as a horticultural station in 1983, it has since rebranded a couple of times to become its present ‘Mardi Agro Technology Park’ incarnation. Don’t let the long name scare you off because Mardi Agro is still just a good old-fashioned, family fun (yet educational) place to visit. Since […]
Bestuba Tours, Top Go To Connection for Pulau Tuba Island Tours
Pulau Tuba (Tuba Island) is one of the four populated islands of Langkawi’s 99-island Archipelago. Located 5-kilometers southwest of the Kuah Jetty, Tuba Island is just a 15-20-minute boat ride away. Close and yet so far for solo newbies as finding a tour guide has not always been easy; 12pax groups being preferred. Until now. […]
The Eagle has Landed! Eagle’s Nest Skywalk is a Langkawi Must-Do!
Have you heard about Eagle’s Nest Skywalk Langkawi? Located at the middle station of Langkawi’s famous Panorama Cable Car (aka Sky Cab), this latest addition to Oriental Village is not to be missed! The sky walk platform is a whopping 38 meters in length and is suspended a breathtaking 650 meters above sea level. This […]
Muzium Laman Padi, Langkawi Rice Museum and Garden
Laman Padi Langkawi is well- known as Langkawi’s Rice Museum. Also called Muzium Laman Padi (Rice Garden Museum), this charming open-air museum has been teaching visitors about rice farming since 1999! Yes, folks that’s 25 years! The 13-acre Laman Padi estate is located at the Jalan Pantai Cenang entry to Pantai Cenang. With a barely […]