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Teluk Yu in Langkawi, Malaysia, is a small, quiet seaside park that has been a favorite local picnic spot for generations. A golden sand beach stretches along the bay, palms sway in the breeze, and a few gazebos dot the park’s seafront. Food trucks also add to the chillout vibe, and people often come to […]

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Hat Yai Municipal Park is a must-visit for anyone coming to Hat Yai, but here’s the catch: it can be tricky to fully enjoy without your own transportation. Why, you ask? Because if you’re relying on community songthaews to get there and back, their schedule is not necessarily going to match yours. In fact, I’d […]

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Malaysia has plenty of fascinating museums, but Kuching’s Borneo Cultures Museum is one of my most recent favorites. With an impressive 1600-plus artifacts on display, it’s easy to get spiritually pulled into the visuals. One of the exhibits drew me in so intensely that my eyes welled with tears. There was something hauntingly familiar about […]

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Back in late 2024, I started taking daily village walks in Langkawi as a healthier lifestyle goal.  It’s easy to do, free and all it requires of me is stepping out the door and just doing it. By taking the smaller village side roads I’m able avoid busy road traffic and kind of get lost […]

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Changes Since My First Trip If you’ve come here looking for the best way to get from Langkawi to Hat Yai, you’ve come to the right place. However, there have been quite a few changes to the Langkawi to Hat Yai journey since I wrote my first blog post a gazillion years ago, so I’m […]

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