Having heard very little about Tuba Island, but having seen a few intriguing photos I’d been interested to know more. Especially about the island’s community. My previous information sourced, in general seemed sketchy at best, so the idea of being dropped there by boat alone wasn’t exactly what I’d had in mind. Tuba Island sounded […]
Kraft Komplex or Cultural Center?
Another recent Langkawi discovery for me was the Kraft Komplex (Komplex Kraft) in Mukim Bohor. I’d never even thought twice-about going to this sightseeing venue before, because I’d seen a few advertisements and photos that basically screamed “Tourist Trap!” And of course the word: craft has me flashing back to all those do-it-yourself ‘projects’ I’ve […]
The Art of Cuisine @ Art Cafe
Spending much of my time in Langkawi, I was initially drawn here by the beaches, rainforest and the simple ‘island’ lifestyle. It was easy to leave behind the bustle of a cosmopolitan lifestyle of San Francisco in exchange for new adventures in Southeast Asia, but I soon found out a few things were missing… one […]
Mina’s Roti in Koh Lipe
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 […]