As a long time, medical worker, I’m generally a believer of western medicine. And although I’d like to believe in magical herbal concoctions, as well, I tend to be a bit skeptical. But my eyes have been opened a lot in regards to eastern medicine, in Southeast Asia; from reflexology and acupuncture to medicinal sea […]
Tsunamis, Just Another Natural Disaster?
Natural Disasters, such as tsunamis, are just a part of life for most of us, regardless of where we live. Some of us choose the hot spots or the hot spots choose us. Southeast Asia is ‘my’ latest hot spot. I grew up on the Gulf Coast in Pensacola, Florida. Part of growing up was […]
Langkawi Beach Hash House Harriers
The Langkawi Beach Hash House Harriers (HHH) Chapter was founded as a counter to point to the Langkawi HHH Chapter, based in Kuah, that had become extremely grueling and competitive. The Langkawi Beach HHH was inaugurated on 13 June 1994. It was founded by Chiah Swiah Jin aka ‘Pak Guru’, Bob Woods aka ‘Imperial Finger’ […]
Charity Club Langkawi
When I first came to Langkawi, I was direct from a medical working environment. It’s really hard to shake that desire to help others, especially when you’re in the medical field. So after arriving in Langkawi and meeting a wide range of people, I was introduced to Charity Club Langkawi (CCL). “Hey, Vanessa would you […]
Langkawi Knows Their Roti
Kedai Makan EIM Corner is a quaint ‘cafe’ in Kampung Kuala Teriang. One of the more visible in the village (and yes, on a corner). They serve an assortment of Indian and Malay food, including nasi lemak, aneka goreng, curries, and (excellent) tom yum soup. But Roti Canai is their specialty dish. This is a […]
What’s in a Name? The New ‘ECO’ Resorts
On a recent trip to an island in Thailand, I chose to stay at a small self proclaimed eco resort. Not because I’m trying to save the planet, but because it looked cute and very ‘Gilligan’s Island’. Usually I’m a bit of a princess and really love room service, but I wanted to check it […]