When we think of palm trees, most people think of tropical islands. Lazing under a coconut palm listening to sound of the surf and drinking a coconut infused cocktail. But in Langkawi, like many island environments, the coconut palm has a much broader purpose. It is the fruit of plenty for an assortment of foodstuffs, […]
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 […]
The International Art of Busking
Are you new to the art of busking? I recently met a couple of young tourists from England, Kydd Fire and Kat who had come to Langkawi for a Fire Dancing gig. Unfortunately, the venue was changed and the gig vanished. They had budgeted their money with that particular gig in mind, so where did […]
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 […]
Tsunamis, Just Another Natural Disaster?
Natural Disasters, such as tsunamis, are just a part of life for most of us, regardless of where we live. Some of us choose the hot spots or the hot spots choose us. Southeast Asia is ‘my’ latest hot spot. I grew up on the Gulf Coast in Pensacola, Florida. Part of growing up was […]
Langkawi Beach Hash House Harriers
The Langkawi Beach Hash House Harriers (HHH) Chapter was founded as a counter to point to the Langkawi HHH Chapter, based in Kuah, that had become extremely grueling and competitive. The Langkawi Beach HHH was inaugurated on 13 June 1994. It was founded by Chiah Swiah Jin aka ‘Pak Guru’, Bob Woods aka ‘Imperial Finger’ […]
Charity Club Langkawi
When I first came to Langkawi, I was direct from a medical working environment. It’s really hard to shake that desire to help others, especially when you’re in the medical field. So after arriving in Langkawi and meeting a wide range of people, I was introduced to Charity Club Langkawi (CCL). “Hey, Vanessa would you […]