The Cliff Restaurant and Bar is one of Langkawi, Malaysia’s few waterfront seafood restaurants. Moving to Langkawi from the San Francisco Bay Area sparked the feeling of adventure in my soul. A lush island in the tropics in a new and unknown land. The first year on the island of Langkawi was one of exploration […]
5 Elements Natural Medicine
On a recent trip to Bali, I took full advantage of the multitude of inexpensive massage establishments. Unfortunately, one such establishment did such a good job on me that two days later I could barely move. On returning to Langkawi, I knew that the only place that could fix the problem would be 5 Elements […]
Sailor’s in Langkawi
I remember those hot summer days playing with my friends and racing into the house to escape the heat. The fridge was a treasure chest of succulent treats. Upon opening the fridge the round pack of sliced bologna would beckon with the promise of a tasty treat. A taste that I still love today. I […]
Langkawi Animal Shelter & Sanctuary
When I first visited Langkawi in 2006, I had lunch with friends at a place called Nam’s at Bon Ton Resort. Fabulous dining in an exotic atmosphere was high on my list of vacation adventure. But what caught my eye that day was a small pamphlet with the name LASSie on it. I knew that […]
Not Your Average Langkawi Joe
When I first came to Langkawi from the United States I had no idea where to go to get anything. There weren’t the usual chain stores I usually relied on, such as Walmart or Walgreens. So asking new friends about a reputable pharmacy in Langkawi, I always got the same reaction “Go to Joe’s!”. Over […]
Fishy Business in Langkawi
When I first heard about ‘Doctor Fish’, a couple of years ago, the thought was a bit disgusting to me. But last year a friend of mine was taking her sister to Langkawi Anjung Spa (in Oriental Village) and raved about it. There’s safety in numbers so I went along. What can I say? I […]
Gamat: Langkawi’s Magical Sea Cucumber
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 […]