As night gives way to the slivers of daybreak, the quiet of the morning village air is broken first by the calls to prayer followed by the crescendo of song birds’ choruses. The familiar daily soundtrack repeats itself as the scent of the sea drifts through. And thus, begins another day in a seaside kampung. […]
Must Try Night Market Food In Langkawi
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 […]
13 Must-Try Traditional Malaysian Desserts
They say eat like a local, and boy howdy, can I do that. Especially when it comes to traditional Malaysian desserts in Langkawi, Malaysia. However, I didn’t become a Langkawi dessert connoisseur overnight. It took time. From abandoning the desperate, expatriate search for my beloved Fig Newtons and Moon Pies to accepting my fate of […]
Langkawi’s Best Waterfront Restaurants & Watering Holes
When it comes to Langkawi waterfront restaurants and bars, the island has plenty. But when it comes to places to have a bite to eat and a beverage of your particular ‘choice’, then the selections can vary greatly. From limited beverages choices to inconsistent hours of operation or indifferent customer service and uncomfortable local cliques. […]
Meeting Stingless Honey Bees in Langkawi
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 […]
Langkawi Wet Markets For First Timers
Have you heard about Langkawi wet markets? Unless you’re a cruising sailor and well versed in Southeast Asian produce or have some previous island life experience; shopping for food on some islands can often be challenging. Learning about local produce and their uses is a cultural experience you simply don’t get from a book, so […]
Langkawi to Hat Yai in 3 Easy Steps
Editor’s Note – Updated August 2025: This post was first written over 10 years ago and shares the slightly humorous story of my original trip from Langkawi to Hat Yai. Since then, my route preference has changed. For the latest ferry, taxi, train, and immigration details, plus my new recommended route, read: Langkawi to Hat […]