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 […]
Oriental Village, Langkawi’s ‘Magic’ Kingdom
I recently read a BLOG that compared Oriental Village to Disneyland, but not really in a flattering way. It seemed offensive to me, because I’ve always enjoyed the ‘village’. I’ve usually been there with friends or a group and that often makes these kinds of outings more festive, so maybe I missed something. So I […]
Herbwalk Langkawi
Having spent some time in Langkawi, I’ve witnessed the picking of certain leaves, the collecting of certain white flowers for eye ailments or for bathing babies, and the use of large leaves wrapped around skin wounds. As a hospital worker trained in the ‘latest, greatest man-made drugs’, I find this fascinating. Considering Langkawi has not […]
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 […]
Langkawi’s Island Horses
A lifelong passion for horses was instilled in me after spending 14 years of my youth in Texas, the land of oil, cowboys and horses. Riding my first horse at the age of 6 and even participating in a rodeo led me to eventually work with horses and even own an Arabian mare for many […]
Teratai Reflexology
Overwhelming spa choices within a small community always make me apprehensive, because they can’t possibly all be good. I usual prefer to cut to the chase by taking word-of-mouth recommendations from a good source and so far my sources haven’t led me astray. But most recently, Teratai Reflexology was recommended as the place to go […]