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Ultimate Guide to Langkawi Island Hopping

August 14, 2020 by Vanessa Workman 2 Comments

Guide to Langkawi Island Hopping

Island hopping in Langkawi is one of the top sightseeing activities offered by local Langkawi travel agents and tour guides. And with the Langkawi archipelago having 99 islands (104 at low tide), it is definitely an island lover’s dream come true. Plenty of island hopping possibilities too. But with so many islands to choose from, […]

Mahsuri of Langkawi- Truth or Legend?

October 30, 2019 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Myths and legends have always held captive the imaginations of mankind. Some being much more otherwordly than others. When I first visited Makam Mahsuri (Mahsuri’s Tomb) and heard the legend of Langkawi’s famous Mahsuri, I had of course taken that story with a big grain of salt. The colorful tale of a beautiful maiden falsely […]

Must Try Night Market Food In Langkawi

February 2, 2019 by Vanessa Workman 26 Comments

Writing about Malaysia’s diverse cuisine takes more expertise than one might expect. Writing about Langkawi night market food is no small undertaking either. My own personal knowledge has certainly improved since my first night market visit years ago, but there is still so much to learn. Traveling through Malaysia you’ll find that names, recipes and […]

Meeting Stingless Honey Bees in Langkawi

February 22, 2018 by Vanessa Workman 22 Comments

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 […]

Unique Things to Do in Langkawi for Under 50-Ringgit

December 20, 2015 by Vanessa Workman 8 Comments

Langkawi can be as expensive as any other vacation hot spot, but if you’re counting ringgits and still want to have some Langkawi sightseeing fun, not a problem! When it comes to things to do in Langkawi, the island has plenty of interesting and budget-friendly places to visit, beyond the usual free beaches and waterfalls, […]

3D Magic at Art in Paradise Langkawi

March 22, 2015 by Vanessa Workman 1 Comment

On hearing the name Art in Paradise Langkawi (Interactive 3D Art Museum) one might envision yet another cheesy tourist trap, but you couldn’t be farther from the truth. The massive three level 3D optical illusion art ( aka ‘trick art’ ) attraction is an eye-popping wonder and a must see-to-believe. Langkawi’s latest sightseeing venue combines […]

Visit to the Langkawi Orchid Farm

July 16, 2014 by Guest Writer: Thomas C. Gerrard Leave a Comment

*Update April 2026 Closed. One of the more recent Langkawi sightseeing options gives visitors a unique opportunity to not only see more than 200 species of tropical orchids, but to learn about the cultivation of these intricate flowers. The Langkawi Orchid Farm has been open just a short while and already seeing a ‘blooming’ success […]

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