One becomes accustomed to the birds of their own country and the chirping can eventually become background sounds competing with the cacophony of modern times. Perhaps in the quiet hours of the approaching day they get front stage. But with Langkawi bird watching the diverse population of birds makes it possible to see and hear […]
Langkawi’s Ishan Malaysian Spa
There are spas, and then there are spas that are head and shoulders above the rest…literally. Ishan Malaysian Spa is located up a steep winding road surrounded by the lush foliage of a tropical rainforest. That may sound brochure cliche, but it’s actually quite true. Overlooking the Andaman Sea, Ishan has absorbed their natural surroundings […]
Langkawi’s Tuba Island
Having heard very little about Tuba Island, but having seen a few intriguing photos I’d been interested to know more. Especially about the island’s community. My previous information sourced, in general seemed sketchy at best, so the idea of being dropped there by boat alone wasn’t exactly what I’d had in mind. Tuba Island sounded […]
Kraft Komplex or Cultural Center?
Another recent Langkawi discovery for me was the Kraft Komplex (Komplex Kraft) in Mukim Bohor. I’d never even thought twice-about going to this sightseeing venue before, because I’d seen a few advertisements and photos that basically screamed “Tourist Trap!” And of course the word: craft has me flashing back to all those do-it-yourself ‘projects’ I’ve […]
The Art of Cuisine @ Art Cafe
Spending much of my time in Langkawi, I was initially drawn here by the beaches, rainforest and the simple ‘island’ lifestyle. It was easy to leave behind the bustle of a cosmopolitan lifestyle of San Francisco in exchange for new adventures in Southeast Asia, but I soon found out a few things were missing… one […]
Mina’s Roti in Koh Lipe
Amidst the vast number of eateries along Walking Street in Pattaya Beach, Koh Lipe , there are a few standouts. Roti Mina is such a place. After I spotted the fresh cut fruits on display, the assortment of ‘street’ foods and smelled the sweet aroma of fresh roti, then I saw the smiles. Some people […]
Recycling in Langkawi
Langkawi being an island with over a million visitors each year, waste management becomes increasingly problematic. In addition to the abundance of plastic bags and styrofoam containers used on a daily basis, the rubbish just stacks up. What to do? Landfills and incinerators are a solution. However, the long term answer for the majority of […]