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 as the proprietor realizes […]
Santai Cafe, Langkawi
Santai Cafe is one of Langkawi’s newest arrivals to the restaurant scene and already showing the markings of greatness and staying power. Serving Malaysian cuisine and select western dishes, in addition to having an extensive beverage selection, Santai Cafe has something for everyone and at surprisingly affordable prices. Opting for word-of-mouth advertising with a dash […]
Langkawi’s Geopark Hotel
Unless you’ve really explored Oriental Village you could easily miss this little gem called Geopark Hotel. Tucked at the base of Machinchang (or Mat Cincang to his friends) , the hotel’s Mediterranean style architecture blends in quite well with the surrounding buildings in the village and the general theme creates a casual ‘pension’ type feel […]
Mangoes Bar and Grill
Tucked away in the small village of Kuala Teriang, in a converted kampung house, Mangoes Bar and Grill has become a Langkawi institution over the years. Upon approaching this veritable establishment, at the southern end of the Kuala Teriang waterfront, patrons are greeted by a small hand painted sign that leads into the lushly landscaped […]
My Excellent Langkawi Sunset Cruise with Tropical Charters
Sunset cruises are generally available in most waterfront towns in one form or another and many come with a hefty price tag, but if you shop around and go directly to the source you can find a sunset cruise guaranteed to leave you with fond memories and not break the bank. Tropical Charters Langkawi is […]
Roadside Barbecue Chicken Langkawi Style
You will find chicken served up in just about every restaurant in Langkawi from simple Nasi Ayam (chicken rice) to stick to your ribs Chicken Curries. But one of the more difficult food selections to find is an excellent barbecue chicken. You know the hot-off-the-grill, slow roasted over glowing charcoal until it’s full of flavor, […]
Dev’s Langkawi Mangrove Adventures
No visit to Langkawi is complete without a mangrove tour and an introduction to its delicate eco systems. Mangrove tours with Dev’s Adventure Tours offers you an interesting and fun introduction that you won’t soon forget. Sure, you’ll have no difficulties finding a tour operator willing to show you the mangroves, because ‘guides’ are plentiful […]