Things to do in Langkawi

Famed as the 'Jewel of Keddah', and Malaysia's tropical island paradise, Langkawi is made up of 104 islands spectacularly spread across a patch of the Andaman Sea (seriously, get a window seat if you arrive by air). 

While a destination of choice for local shoppers, keen to make the most of the duty free, Langkawi is also popular among thrill seekers especially water sports enthusiasts. Here are my tips for the best things to do in Langkawi.

Exploring Penang, one work of street art at a time

I wasn’t really sure what to expect of Penang. I knew of Georgetown’s UNESCO heritage listing so expected the town to feature historic elements, low buildings, that sort of thing, and I had heard good things about the food, and that there was some street art. What I didn’t realise was that the walls of Georgetown are a canvas for street artists, and just about every street corner provides a fascinating insight into life in Penang.

Australia, the next chapter - Farewell Esperance

The start of this new year has been especially exciting for us because 2015 will be a year of big change for my partner and I. We have been living in Western Australia for almost four years but this year (next month, no less!) we are moving to Queensland.

The Tomb of Khai Dinh, a tomb with a view

Being the home of Vietnam’s imperial history, Hue boasts several impressive tombs. Sounds a bit morbid, but if you haven’t seen an Asian tomb, you should. They are very impressive places!

West Australia's Crazy, Colourful, Tin Horse Highway

“Is that a horse made from scrap metal?” It’s not something you see on every roadtrip, but a small farming community in Western Australia’s wheatbelt region has created an open-air art gallery along one of their highways.