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 […]
Journey to Pulau Ketam
Pulau Ketam is one of those sleepy little Malaysian islands whose inhabitants enjoy the simplicity inherent to most island communities. At first glance the ramshackle waterfront township appears to be standing on its very last stilts as the paint slowly peels under the tropical sun and time lapses by. A township renown for fresh seafood, […]
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 […]
Tanjung Rhu Resort
Tanjung Rhu Beach happens to be my favorite Langkawi beach, as it is with many people. And it’s difficult not to notice Tanjung Rhu Resort from the beach, but my only actual sighting of the resort itself had only been through pictures. Being a rather brazen person, the mischievous part of me would normally attempt […]
Tubotel? Don’t Be Square Lah!
Tubotel is located just north of Pantai Cenang out on the base of the breakwater for the Langkawi Lagoon. The original Boat Quay building is still there but simply renovated to offer the budget traveler a comfortable and welcoming environment. It’s also within walking distance of Pantai Cenang across the river bridge and through the […]