There is a large selection of options as to where to stay when visiting Langkawi. The most popular are near one of the long expanses of beachfront or in the major town of Kuah. But unbeknown to most visitors to the island, there are a few options that take you away from the touristy areas […]
Spas: the Good, the Bad & the Just Plain Rediculous
My own personal experiences with spas are limited to massage ‘parlors’. That’s probably an archaic word, but somewhere along the line many establishments have decided to slap the name ‘spa’ on their signs and crank up the prices and those lines have become a bit blurred. Since coming to Southeast Asia, I have a greater […]
Jet Skis: the good, the bad & the just plain fun
Jet Skis are present everywhere these days and many only see them as the loud crafts that speed up and down the waterfront invading erstwhile swimmer’s space. Some would like to see them banned from certain areas all together due to the noise, pollution and potential danger to wildlife (and people). But there’s another side […]
Red Sky Restaurant & Bar
Considering Red Sky Restaurant & Bar ended up located next to a restaurant with a similar name, they’ve carved out their own Pantai Cenang niche becoming one of the favored landing spots for locals and tourists alike. Sometimes overlooked within their foliage laden enclave, the shady street-side restaurant and bar creates a perfect little tropical […]
The Datai, Luxury in the Rainforest
One could easily get lost at The Datai Langkawi, with the maze of trails intertwined within her lush jungle premises, but a pondering soul could ‘find’ themselves as well. It’s difficult to think beyond the immediate when one’s mental workings are competing with the vast beauty of a rainforest and the many nuances of nature. […]
Mafioso Steakhouse
With a plethora of culturally diverse dining options available in Langkawi’s Kuah Town feeding the masses is never a problem, but although delicious options abound one may occasionally get a bit glassy eyed over yet another Sup Tom Yam, Curry Chicken or Beef Rendang. But you’re in luck! Conveniently located in burgeoning Pekan Rabu is […]
Cruising the Andaman Islands: Langkawi to Phuket
One of the options of getting from Langkawi to Phuket, in one day, is by high-speed ferry. This window of opportunity is only available from about late October-early November to late April-mid May, due to seasonal winds and waves. I’d seen the service advertised but couldn’t quite source the precise information, so I dropped into […]