The Andaman Langkawi

Over four years in the making, this is my attempt to backpack around the world utilizing surface transportation only (boats, trains, walking, hitchhiking, camels, whatever). Beginning 10/22/10 in Milwaukee, WI, my friend Phil and I drove across the USA ...

We left England on a ferry at the start of July 2003, planning to travel overland to Cape Town. However, instead of turning right in Turkey, we went straight on and a year and a half later we had reached Singapore overland instead. Failing to find a ...

... takes them out yearly for a corporate event and this time they voted for Langkawi. During their stay they explored the jungle of Langkawi. The Andaman Hotel as a five star hotel had arranged a tour for them with one of the best nature guides Peter. As a ...

... 20 years has been duty-free.  This status was granted by the former Prime Minister of Malaysia Dr. Mahatir.  Geographically Langkawi is located at the northern end of the Straits of Malacca, close to the border of Thailand.  Kuah, on the ...

... some street shopping. We also grabbed some dinner at the Taj mahal restaurant and then took a cab to the hotel. To summarize, Langkawi is a fantastic experience. One has to spend two full days here and no more for sight-seeing. Another day more than that ...

... and now Langkawi figures on most every European travel agency's radar.Sheltered by the mountainous backbone of Peninsular Malaysia, Langkawi escapes the northeastern winter monsoon entirely and enjoys sunny skies in winter when the eastern provinces are ...

... at a Chinese tea ceremony we modified our plans in Malaysia. We are now skipping the Cameron Highlands. First stop is Langkawi for a night. Langkawi is an island north west of Malaysia close Thailand. Steffi's friend Robina booked us at the beautiful The ...

HE SAID: Perhaps deciding to skip Georgetown and Penang wasn't the best idea when you factor in that our drive from CH to Langkawi is supposed to about 5 hours, not including the 1.5 hour ferry to the island of Langkawi and then the 1 hour taxi ride to ...

... the beach , then the pool before going off to Bon Ton for dinner. Bon Ton a restaurant set in a man made swamp with lovely lilies in the pond serves great fusion food. Delicious food and a great ambience was a perfect way to end our last night in ...

... in the city: Four Seasons Langkawi Berjaya Langkawi Beach & Spa Resort Mutiara Burau Bay Beach Resort The Andaman Datai Bay Langkawi   Major Tourist attractions:   Taman Lagenda: This beautiful park with its splendid gardens of delicate ...

... . The mountains are frequently covered with clouds and here you can expect more rain than elsewhere on Langkawi. The two five star hotels, The Datai and The Andaman are located here and even if you don't stay in one of these romantic and elegant hotels ...

... nbsp;  After the high speed ferry, we arrived in the port at Kuah. Only one word can describe a first impression of Langkawi. Paradise. The largest rock of a 99 island archipelago sat in Andaman Sea, features everything you could expect or ever need. ...