Category Archive: Langkawi

SUNSET DINNER CRUISE IN LANGKAWI ISLAND- A REVIEW

When Crystal Yacht Holidays graciously invited me to join their sunset dinner cruise in Langkawi Island, I wasted no time accepting the invitation. I had just enough time to ‘powder my nose’ – no, grab my bathing suit, sarong, camera and tripod- and stroll to the roadside to await my pick-up. No sooner did I …

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TRAVEL TIPS: GREAT CULTURAL THINGS TO DO IN LANGKAWI ISLAND

TRAVEL TIPS: GREAT CULTURAL THINGS TO DO IN LANGKAWI ISLAND While Langkawi is first and foremost a little-disturbed natural paradise, with plenty of great outdoor adventures for nature lovers, several interesting and educational cultural attractions also are available on the island. Learn all about rice cultivation, the use of local plants for cooking and medicinal …

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PHOTO GALLERY: THE ULTIMATE JUNGLE CANOPY ADVENTURE !

At Langkawi Island, Malaysia, I had a thrilling morninig canopy adventure in the jungle, climbing 200 ft tropical trees, balancing on cables suspended across deep gorges, rappeling down cliffs and boulders, crossing air-born nets, and lowerng myself on a rope in mid air from a giant tree at 100 ft / 30 M down to …

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LANGKAWI HOTEL REVIEW: CASA DEL MAR BOUTIQUE RESORT

dinner at Casa del MAr- Langkawi

I must have died and woken up in heaven!  To be specific, into a luxurious seaside suite splashed with vibrant turquoise and gold accents, aromatherapy spa products, my own French press and Illy coffee, and a private enclosed sitting garden all set right smack on a lush strip of powdery white sand lining the tropical …

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TRAVEL TIPS: 10 GREAT OUTDOOR ADVENTURES TO DO IN LANGKAWI ISLAND

Dense rain forest covers Mount Raya- Langkawi

TRAVEL TIPS: 10 GREAT OUTDOOR ADVENTURES TO DO IN LANGKAWI ISLAND Above all else, Langkawi is a little-disturbed natural island. Once you get past the modern airport-like arrivals jetty shopping-mall full of duty-free shops (!?!) and head off on the road through town, you’re immediately washed by the island’s relaxing laid-back aura, a result of …

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PHOTO GALLERY: BEAUTIFUL LANGKAWI ISLAND

I’m currently visiting Langkawi Island, Malaysia. To my delight, I’ve discovered that it’s a little-disturbed natural paradise full of dense rain forests, stunning mountains, cute rocky islands, long sweeping beaches, calm seas, a plethora of boats, gorgeous waterfalls, tropical birds and wildlife, lush fields and amazing panoramic views. Enjoy these Langkawi scenes.  cheers, Lash SEE …

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REVIEW: LANGKAWI CABLE CAR AND SKY BRIDGE

REVIEW: LANGKAWI CABLE CAR AND SKY BRIDGE I love heights. I just love being way up high, anywhere: on the top floors of skyscrapers looming over cities, climbing fire towers in national parks way up above trees, making forest canopy walks up at the tip top of jungle trees, in airplanes soaring through clouds above …

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NEW ADVENTURE: SEA JACUZZI IN LANGKAWI MALAYSIA

NEW ADVENTURE: SEA JACUZZI IN LANGKAWI MALAYSIA Our catamaran pulled out of the harbor and headed towards the looming limestone cliffs and lush little islands popping out of the sea on the near horizon. I was amazed at how much Langkawi, Malaysia resembled Krabi and Phang Nga provinces of southern Thailand, where I’ve spent many …

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