Arriving to Langkawi without an accommodation pre-arraigned is like anywhere else; you might get lucky with a deal-of-the-day walk-in rate or you might end up in an inexpensive recommended guest house that may not be as convenient as you had hoped. But just a short 5-minute ride from Langkawi International Airport you’ll find the Bella […]
Restoran Seri Serai
Malaysia has an abundance of small restaurants, food and fruit stands dotting the sides of the roads throughout the country and Langkawi is no different in this regard. Yet sometimes finding one of these local restaurants that stands out from the rest can take perseverance and diligence. But the hunt for a good local establishment […]
Cba, Langkawi’s Seaside Gem
The widest and most pristine part of Pantai Cenang is at the north end of the beach in front of the Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa. Most people generally keep to the southern end of the beach and maybe that’s because the resort seems to be exclusive and ‘off limits’. But if you wander […]
Malaysian Tradition at Fox Hill Resort
There is a large selection of options as to where to stay when visiting Langkawi. The most popular are near one of the long expanses of beachfront or in the major town of Kuah. But unbeknown to most visitors to the island, there are a few options that take you away from the touristy areas […]
Spas: the Good, the Bad & the Just Plain Rediculous
My own personal experiences with spas are limited to massage ‘parlors’. That’s probably an archaic word, but somewhere along the line many establishments have decided to slap the name ‘spa’ on their signs and crank up the prices and those lines have become a bit blurred. Since coming to Southeast Asia, I have a greater […]
Red Sky Restaurant & Bar
Considering Red Sky Restaurant & Bar ended up located next to a restaurant with a similar name, they’ve carved out their own Pantai Cenang niche becoming one of the favored landing spots for locals and tourists alike. Sometimes overlooked within their foliage laden enclave, the shady street-side restaurant and bar creates a perfect little tropical […]
The Datai, Luxury in the Rainforest
One could easily get lost at The Datai Langkawi, with the maze of trails intertwined within her lush jungle premises, but a pondering soul could ‘find’ themselves as well. It’s difficult to think beyond the immediate when one’s mental workings are competing with the vast beauty of a rainforest and the many nuances of nature. […]