Check off these must eat food in Alor Setar, Kedah
Unlike Penang, you probably won’t make a road trip all the way to Alor Setar, Kedah for its food. The small northern city might be famous for its endless paddy fields and being the birthplace of two Malaysian Prime Ministers, but the food scene is quite underrated. If you ever find yourself wandering around town while waiting for your next ferry to Langkawi with nothing to do, why not take the chance to go on a food tour? We’ve compiled the best must-eat dishes while you’re in Alor Setar! Mee Abu Your Alor Setar trip is incomplete without trying the mee goreng (fried noodles) or mee rebus (gravy-based dish)…
Hostel Ah Wai, Hostel Ah Zhi: Unique tent stay in Alor Setar
Pitching a tent and sleeping with mosquitoes may not be everyone’s ideal vacation, so glamping (a portmanteau of “glamorous” and “camping”) has taken the world by storm in the past few years. While with glamping you’ll still sleep outdoors, Hostel Ah Wai, Hostel Ah Zhi in Alor Setar can make your camping-with-indoor-plumbing dream come true. Located in Pekan Melayu, only a stone’s throw away from the majestic Zahir Mosque, this hostel is not your usual bunk beds type of hostel. Instead of struggling to get on your upper bunk bed and having literally no privacy, you sleep in a tent. Intrigued? Read on for our review of this unique hostel!…
Romantic resort life in a living museum: Temple Tree Resort Langkawi
As we rolled down the gravel road entrance of this rustic property on Langkawi Island, the chaos of the neighbouring Cenang beach strip felt so far away. Immediately, palm trees and leafy greenery enveloped our surroundings and our senses were heightened to the sounds of nature; possibly the most serene sound to our ears. There is an abundance of accommodation to choose from in Langkawi. But if you are after a resort with an authentic, unique, and top quality experience, then the Temple Tree Resort is definitely for you. In the shadows of the shady trees emerged the first building, a wooden house on stilts with stone steps leading up…
7 must-do activities in Langkawi for a ‘kaw kaw’ holiday (plus where to stay)!
Known as the “Jewel of Kedah”, Langkawi is a well-loved destination for Malaysians and foreign tourists alike, drawn by its spectacular natural beauty and the many myths and legends surrounding the isle. However, this charming paradise offers far more than just sun and sea – let Aina and Rhys take you on a wild ride around Langkawi! (If you haven’t yet, be sure to subscribe to the Traveloka YouTube channel so you don’t miss out on our latest travel guides!) Jet Ski Island Hopping Feel the thrill of piloting your own jet ski as you zip across the blue ocean waves, exploring Langkawi’s cluster of tiny islands. The 3-hour package…
