The main question I am often asked is if Langkawi is a party island or not. I understand very well why people ask this. With its predominance of Malay Muslims and a constant reputation as a buttoned-up country, it’s obvious that pairing “Malaysia” and “partying” seems like an oxymoron. But you’d be surprised as there… Continue reading These 9 Great Bars in Langkawi Make for the Perfect Fun Night Out
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A Guide to Taking the ETS Train from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur
One of the easiest and most comfortable ways to travel from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur is by taking the ETS train service between Ipoh’s Railway Station and KL Sentral. The ETS train from Ipoh to KL is fast, reliable and cosy: all carriages are air-conditioned, furnished with padded and reclining seats, and have electric outlets… Continue reading A Guide to Taking the ETS Train from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur
The Complete Guide to Langkawi Airport
The island of Langkawi has one international airport offering a quicker (albeit more carbon-taxing) alternative to the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi or from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi. Opened in 1993 on the original site used as an airstrip by the occupying Japanese Armies during World war II, Langkawi International Airport was upgraded in… Continue reading The Complete Guide to Langkawi Airport