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The Culinary Trifecta of Tanjung Rhu Resort

January 11, 2024 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Best Restaurants Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi

Looking for unique restaurants in Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi? Tanjung Rhu Resort not only has one of the best beach locations in Langkawi, it also has 3 of the top Langkawi Restaurants. Restaurants with 5 star ambiance at affordable prices with a priceless sea view? How could you go wrong? You may need to drive a […]

Langkawi Stray Dogs and Cats, How You Can Help

September 15, 2023 by Vanessa Workman 4 Comments

Langkawi Stray Dogs & Cats

Langkawi, Malaysia has a lot of stray dogs and cats and has had for years. It’s not a new issue. Some people complain about it, some people do what they can to help, and many don’t see it because it doesn’t affect their lives. Like many issues in the world; homelessness, starving children, domestic violence, […]

The Danna Langkawi’s Sunday Brunch at Terrace Italian Restaurant

July 29, 2023 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Sunday Brunch Langkawi Style at The Danna

Looking for a fabulous Sunday Brunch in Langkawi? Then head to The Terrace. The Terrace Italian Restaurant is not just any old Langkawi restaurant it’s one of the best. It also happens to be at one of my favorite resorts; The Danna. The Danna has always been in a class of its own, and in […]

Langkawi Geopark: What To Know Before You Go

April 26, 2023 by Vanessa Workman 20 Comments

Hearing the words Langkawi Geopark may conjure up images of a stone age-style theme park or perhaps a rock garden of grand proportions, but those images would be completely erroneous. The Langkawi Geopark is the honorific moniker of the Langkawi archipelago in its entirety. That’s right, all 99 islands (104 at low tide). And depending […]

Maha Tower Langkawi, Is it Worth the Hype?

March 7, 2023 by Vanessa Workman 4 Comments

Maha Tower Langkawi

So, my friends, Langkawi’s Maha Tower has finally opened its doors after nearly 10 years of construction delays and phases. Ground breaking and initial construction began back in 2014, much to more than a few onlookers’ amusement and bewilderment, but that’s all changed now. Despite building delays and minimal grounds landscaping efforts, Maha Tower Langkawi […]

Legendary Sea Sculptures of Langkawi

January 25, 2023 by Vanessa Workman 4 Comments

Arca Dasar Laut Legendary Sea Sculptures of Langkawi

Randomly coming across public art being created always makes my heart skip a beat, especially when no one is around but the artists. It’s like being invited to a private party being hosted by cool kids. In March 2022, I came across a group of artists creating larger than life sculptures at Langkawi’s Kubang Badak […]

First Time Visitor’s Guide to Pulau Tuba

October 20, 2022 by Vanessa Workman 42 Comments

First Time Visitor's Guide to Pulau Tuba

Ever hear of Pulau Tuba Island? Unless you are familiar with the northwest coast of Peninsula Malaysia, you probably have not. Unbeknown to many, Pulau Tuba (Tuba Island) is one of the four populated islands of Langkawi’s 99-island Archipelago. The others being Pulau Dayang Bunting, Pulau Rebak and Pulau Langkawi itself. Located 5-kilometers southwest of […]

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