Hotel Asia & Dormitory Langkawi

... But luckily, as I expected, they’re extremely easy to ride and I was disappearing off into the distance with no worries.

That was probably the best decision I’ve made yet. I had the most fun ever ragging it around on this little moped around a paradise island. The roads are really empty so you can pretty much do what you want and regulate your own speed. Other drivers give you plenty of space too so it’s much better that the insanity of Kuala ...

... while just shutting the f*ck up, enjoying the sights and sounds around us, sipping beer, and gazing at the flashes from a distant thunderstorm. Aaaaahhhh...wonderful. I didn't need tp play with myself at all on this night, much to the relief of my room-mates...
Day 2:
The day started slowly. I was up early, but had to wait around for the last crew members to get ready. Then it occurred to me that in taking somebody to the cable car, I would have to bring them ...

... hours getting there. But I have to admit, the plane ride home was nowhere near as adventurous as the many different modes of transportation on the way there. It was actually really nice to get back, we were gone from Thursday night until Sunday evening, so it was a pretty long trip. I have to admit, it was pretty weird to go back to classes after just spending a weekend in another country. But I have to say, it was well worth the time and effort - it was a wicked weekend!

... As with all our other tours, we are keen supporters of eco-tourism. The Pulau Payer Marine Park is a terrific natural destination worth visiting. We were transported to a huge floating platform in the middle of the sea, where buffet lunch was served and snorkelling and diving gear prepared. Right below us, millions of marine sea creatures beckoned to be admired. Swarms of colourful fishes surrounded us as we fed them with bread. I was ...

Langkawi isn't that great, it served a purpose (our route into Malaysia) but, where we stayed was really just a shoddy, little beach town, to be blunt (it was billed as the top holiday resort on the island). We did however, find it hard to complain with ...

... Tuesday 3-10 Langkawi, Malaysia Another beautiful morning and over for breakfast, feeling much better. The group had decided yesterday to book a tour for the day and I was glad to join in. We met at 9:00 and were taken by van for 30 minutes to a boat launch along a mangrove lined river. Our driver/guide Han (Juan) was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and enjoyable to spend the day with. He started by asking us to open our eyes to nature and ...

... had nice rooms, so had decided to book anyway. The staff were a bit vague but our beach hut was amazing! We were right next to the sea and could see the sunset every night. We spent the first day on the beach and swam in the sea. In the evening we walked down the main strip of restaurants and found an Oriental Restaurant which had great curries and icecream! It was by far the best restaurant we'd eaten in and was one of the cheapest. We thought that Langkawi would be more ...

... the big city. I loved walking and exploring the city and hitting China town, Little India and then to the brand spanking new area of shopping malls, swanky bars and hotels (of which i drooled outside of like a tramp) and not to forget the impressive Petronas towers that dominates the skyline. I spent a fairly uneventful New Years eve watching the immpressive firework display at the Towers and was keen to head to a bar after and have a few and talk/latch ...

... for us at the hotel. We have large, comfortable rooms in a bungalow overlooking the sea. Huge soft bed: luxury. At supper that night, I thought that I was taking full advantage of the buffet but that was nothing compared to the man who had a plate piled with at least a dozen king prawns. 2nd November Alistair had hired a car for the day. First stop the marina which had huge yachts but onshore had a whiff of failure: a deserted hotel, empty shops ...

... stopped, and two very flustered guys got on the bus. Now last time we saw them, was when they got on the ferry about 20 mins after us, and were directed downstairs as upstairs was too full. We chatted to them after they had calmed down and they told us 'that they always meant to be on this bus, but the bus didn't wait. So they had to hired a taxi driver to chase the bus down'. Awesome!! Then another 4 more people boarded -all from our ferry and all with the ...