Over the years I’ve become a big fan of more unique life and travel experiences, therefore I’m always on the lookout for interesting things to see and do. When I spotted a flyer offering a chocolate making tour in Langkawi, Malaysia, I most certainly had to know more. Langkawi is widely known for duty-free chocolate […]
Langkawi Geopark Discovery Centre: Geology, Legends and Nature
Did you know that Langkawi is the first UNESCO-endorsed geopark in Southeast Asia? That’s a much bigger deal than the average tourist even realizes. And it’s complicated, too. However, the best place for visitors to learn all about Langkawi’s geopark is at the Langkawi Geopark Discovery Centre at Kilim Karst Geoforest Park in Kilim. The […]
Setting the Record Straight, The Real Story Behind Teluk Yu
Teluk Yu in Langkawi, Malaysia, is a small, quiet seaside park that has been a favorite local picnic spot for generations. A golden sand beach stretches along the bay, palms sway in the breeze, and a few gazebos dot the park’s seafront. Food trucks also add to the chillout vibe, and people often come to […]
Langkawi’s Kuala Sungai Melaka Bridge Gets a Stunning Makeover
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 […]