Changes Since My First Trip If you’ve come here looking for the best way to get from Langkawi to Hat Yai, you’ve come to the right place. However, there have been quite a few changes to the Langkawi to Hat Yai journey since I wrote my first blog post a gazillion years ago, so I’m […]
Hat Yai Municipal Park: A First-Time Visitor’s Guide
Hat Yai Municipal Park is a must-visit for anyone coming to Hat Yai, but here’s the catch: it can be tricky to fully enjoy without your own transportation. Why, you ask? Because if you’re relying on community songthaews to get there and back, their schedule is not necessarily going to match yours. In fact, I’d […]
Satun for Return Visitors: What You May Have Missed the First Time
Thailand and Malaysia border towns hold a certain fascination for me. I’m not sure why, maybe it’s the rich culture, or the fact that my minimal Bahasa usually gets me by on either side. With Satun, Thailand being close to my home base of Langkawi, Malaysia, I’ve grown to appreciate the entire province even more […]
Sungai Petani, Malaysia to Betong, Thailand (What You Should Know Before You Go)
Getting from Sungai Petani, Malaysia to Betong, Thailand is relatively fast if you have all your ducks in a row. I did research ahead of time and had surprisingly few glitches in my overall plan. But! I did have a few glitches, so here you go with a basic plan based on my own personal […]
All Aboard! Riding the Rails from Kuala Lumpur to Perlis and Beyond
Train travel in Malaysia is a marvel. Especially along the west coast of Peninsula Malaysia. For a mere RM100 (about 21usd) you can get all the way from KL Sentral to Padang Besar, Perlis and the border of Thailand in about 5.5 hours. Malaysia train travel is an excellent alternative to over-priced flights or long […]
Satun Sea Balcony, Discovering a Homestay Gem in Thailand
Satun Sea Balcony is one of the most unique accommodations I’ve had the pleasure to stay in. Located in the Tanyong Po coastal community of Satun, Thailand, the refurbished waterfront bungalows raise the bar in Satun homestay and boutique hotel options. Although technically falling more into the bed and breakfast category, the triplex designed Sea […]
Thale Ban National Park, Jewel of the Satun Border
For non-locals crossing the border between Perlis, Malaysia and Satun, Thailand, the winding, forested main road is usually viewed quickly from the window of their transportation. The main objective being to get from one country to the next. But just 2-kilometers over the mountain from Perlis, Malaysia, and bordering Taman Negeri Perlis Park is Thale […]