Langkawi island, my first stop after crossing the Malaysian border, easily accessible by ferries departing from the towns of Kuala Perlis and Kuala Kedah.
An island that is so relaxed and so untouristic that you could stay there for weeks!

Now what does Langkawi have to offer you might think?
The answer is plenty! Stunning beaches, popular daytrips to nearby islands, national parks, outdoor activities and so much more!

So let’s not delay any further shall we, scroll down and find out why you should visit Langkawi Island!

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1. How to get there
2. Where to stay
3. Things to do
4. How long should you stay
5. When to go

How to get there

Langkawi is situated very closely to the Thai border, that makes it a perfect first stop when you are coming over from nearby Thailand.
Or perhaps you are already traveling around Malaysia then I would highly recommend you to NOT skip Langkawi Island!

Langkawi Island has it’s own international airport so most people would be arriving from there.
But you can also take the ferry service towards the island.
Ferries depart from either Kuala Kedah which will take you around 1 hour 45min or from Kuala Perlis which is a bit closer.
Myself I came from the Thai border and went straight to Kuala Perlis and took a ferry the next day.
Taking a ferry from Kuala Perlis takes you around 1 hour and 15min and costs you 18RM one way(3,80eu)

A new option is to depart from Penang Island and take the ferry for around 3 hours.
This will cost you 60RM so around 12,50 euro.

Where to stay

Now for the love of God DON’T stay in Kuah city.
It is the capital city of Langkawi Island but it just feels so underwhelming and soulless.
(The only highlight is the Eagle statue which is also the symbol of Langkawi island)

So no, stay in the Cenang area instead! It has a good location and there are plenty of attractions and shops there.
A really laidback place that has lots of cheap accomodations for backpackers and average priced hotels for those who have a bit more to spend.
Cenang is also located right next to the beach, a beach that offers lots of restaurants and chill places to hangout at!

Are you looking for something a bit more luxurious and romantic?
A romantic place to spice up your wild honeymoon maybe?
Well Langkawi has plenty of those picture perfect resorts that you are looking for!

They are mostly located off the beaten path and are in the more remote areas of Langkawi Island.
Some of the most famous and top rated ones are: The Danna Langkawi, The Westin resort or the Four Season Resort!

Things to do

Langkawi Island is so relaxed and so untouristic compared to for example Thailand that you can stay here for weeks.
The island is filled with breathtaking sights, non crowded beaches and popular daytrip excursions.

But Langkawi has so much more! Waterfalls, jungles, water activities and a cablecar bringing you to the highest point of the island!
Or how about a daytrip towards the: Kilim Geoforest park showing you huge rock formations, mangrove forests and going inside a bat cave.

To give you a glimpse of what Langkawi has to offer I made a list of some activities and a gallery for you to drool upon.

• Jungles
• Waterfalls
• Eagle Statue
• Langkawi cable car and Skybridge
• Kilim Geoforest Park
• Dayang Bunting also known as Lake of the Pregnant

How long should you stay

Langkawi island offers you so many things to do and see that I’d say a week would suffice.
But you can extend your stay for sure, I guess it all depends what you are looking for and how you want to spend the rest of your days in Malaysia!

It is not a party island in any way but if you are looking for a relaxed atmosphere, pleasant temperatures and outdoor activities then this is the place for you!

I stayed there for a week and that’s when I truly felt that I’ve seen it all.
But I didn’t stay in a 5star resort ofcourse.. If I did you could have seen me add another week easily😅

Climate

Langkawi is perfect to travel all year round. Temperatures throughout the year are more or less the same, around 30-35°C during the day and a pleasant 20°C at night.
Warm enough for you to turn the airconditioner on but not hot enough for you to sweat extensively (although I guess that depends on your activities in the bedroom😉😅)

The island has a dry and wet season and thus it suffers from the occasional thunderstorm and heavy downpours.
But its location forms a natural barrier to avoid them becoming too frequent or violent.

Which means that even during the rainy season it is fine to visit.
You can expect nice weather with the occasional short but heavy downpour as seen in other countries in the area.

So the best time to visit also depends on your preferences!
If you want to witness the waterfalls then visit during the wet season.
The water streams are strongest and jungles are super lush and green.
If you plan to spend your days sunbathing on the beaches then you can better go during the dry season.

Dry season: November-March

Wet season: April-October

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Welcome to Part 2 of this post where I’ll be telling you all the reasons why you should visit Thailand!
Have you missed Part 1 of this article? Then click here> 7 Reasons to visit Thailand!| Part 1
In this second part I’ll be going deeper into the Thai hospitality, nightlife and how amazingly cheap this country is for us Westerners.

So scroll down further and find out why Thailand should be your next travel destination!

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• Thai Hospitality
• Nightlife
• Cheap Prices

5: Thai Hospitality

Not many countries I have been would I find hospitality a major factor to include in a list like this…
Thailand is a whole other story though!
The Thai people are super friendly and open towards foreigners which you will find in multiple layers of society.

Think about hotel staff providing you with welcoming drinks or giving you wet towels to cool yourself down.
Same goes for restaurant staff, staff at supermarkets and school girls who come to greet you because they love to talk to foreigners.

Almost everywhere you go you will be greeted with a friendly smile and a Thai who would love to help you out in case you are in need of help.
Which you’ll also experience in for example the famous Thai massage!

Sure there is a thin line between famous and infamous when it comes to the Thai massage, many people would think straight away about the ‘Happy endings’ being offered😅
But ofcourse the Thai massage is so much more then that!

I think the hospitality aspect also comes back in the way those massages are being done.
You can truly feel that they take their time for you, communicate with you in case you are in any pain and make sure you feel reborn after!

Now of course not every Thai is as friendly towards foreigners as others..
There are those who love to charge you extra just because you are a foreigner, think about national parks doubling the price for foreigners compared to Thai people.

But for the most part Thai people are extremely friendly, helpful and respectful towards us(so make sure you treat them in the same way!)

6: Nightlife

You don’t need to have been in Thailand to know about the nightlife scene there.
Most people know all too well how (in)famous the Thai nightlife is, how there is a huge ladyboy scene and how lots of older foreigners visit Thailand just to have sex there.

I’d be lying if I said it isn’t as bad as people say it is because it is haha..
In my time there I’ve seen dozens of older guys walking those streets looking for young girls/guys to fuck.

I even saw an older guy kissing a younger Thai ‘guy’ on the beach once, not that special maybe untill I tell you that the Thai guy was probably a kid of just 15/16 years old🙄🤢

Look back at Part 1 of this article and you can see me talk about Thai Culture and I keep finding it funny how such a peaceful and Buddhistic country has 1 of the biggest sex cultures in the world!
The sex industry has become a major part of the Thai economy and therefore I don’t think it will ever disappear.

Now I do find it interesting to walk those streets don’t get me wrong…
The red neon lights shining bright at night, girls swinging with boards and saying how they’ll give me a blowjob for a good price😅

I’d say it’s definitely worth the visit so you can experience the vibe there.
But it is simply not my cup of tea. I would never sleep with a girl who just sells herself for everyone.
But if you are into that, then book your flight right now because Thailand is the place for you!

Now I can’t talk about the Thai nightlife without mentioning the biggest party there, attracting thousands of foreigners.
Yes indeed! The Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan!
Held every month once the full moon has set it in.

I have never attended the party myself but we all know it’s reputation right?

Alcohol, sex and parties that last entire nights.
Buckets filled with alcohol, fire shows, people walking around in neon face paint.
A must visit when you love to party and I’m sure a night to remember!

!!Reminder!!

Of course Thailand also has regular nightclubs, amazing rooftop bars and other interesting nightlife to explore!
Just because the sex industry is so huge doesn’t mean the entire country is filled with red light areas haha. There is lots to be done for those who are not into that.

7: Price

Thailand and actually most of South-East Asia in general are really affordable destinations!
You will notice this with every single thing that you do.

Have you always wanted to stay in a 4/5star resort but has it always been too expensive for you?
Then Thailand will most likely solve your problems!

Or perhaps you are a student who received some money from your parents or saved some by your own.
Then even with that small amount of money you can still travel around Thailand for weeks!

⬆️Take these 2 hotels for example ⬆️

1 week in NAP Krabi cost you 120eu and 1 week in Krab Seabass 165!
NOTE: These prices were taken in covid times.

There is a reason why Thailand is such a popular destination in Asia and famous around the world!
Reasonable priced hotels, stunning temples and a cheap but very delicious cuisine.
The only downside might be your flight going there but once that’s behind you, you’ll find yourself in one of the most beautiful countries in the world!

The cheap prices will also come back to you when it comes to all forms of transportation!
Flights from Chiang Mai up North to Phuket in the South can cost you around 40eu one way. Or even less depending how far in advance you book!

A night train bringing you from Bangkok to the city of Chiang Mai would cost you around 20/25eu.
In return you get a 12 hour train ride and a really fun way of traveling huge distances!

Thailand is a very reasonable priced country compared to Japan, Korea, China and such.
Even Malaysia which I also visited was a lot more expensive than Thailand.

Malaysia wasn’t expensive in any way of course, I stayed in a hotel with views over the Kuala Lumpur skyline for just 20euro..
But Thailand is much cheaper in comparison and so to come to the final conclusion, a must visit for everyone!

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In this post as you might suggest I’ll be telling you all the reasons why you have to visit The Land of Smiles aka Thailand.
From the green hills of the Northern provinces, the tropical beaches in the South or the busy streets of Bangkok there is something for everyone!

Whether it is your first time visiting the country or your 10th time, Thailand always feels like coming home.

So scroll down further for the first 4 reasons of this 2 part article and learn why Thailand should be your next travel destination!

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1. Nature
2. Culture
3. Temples
4. Culinary Experiences

1: Nature

Almost everyone has seen the iconic and somewhat generic wallpapers of Thailand’s beaches right?
Huge cliffs rising above the water and stunning beaches you could spend hours at.
Take the most famous one for example: Koh Phi Phi.

A group of islands with huge cliffs, the iconic colourful wooden boats and tropical beaches that makes you drool like crazy, all made popular by the movie: The Beach with Leonardo di Caprio.

Or how about James Bond island, indeed an island that featured in 1 of the James Bond movies and thus became also super popular.
Funny thing is, even though all these islands are insanely popular and hyped up they really deliver!

Which can be said for nearly all natural places in Thailand!
The list is endless.. you can go hiking through the hills and mountains of Chiang Mai, go swimming in the waterfalls around Kanchanaburi or lay yourself down on one of the breathtaking beaches in the South.

And when it comes to beaches the options are once again endless, I’d say it all depends on your preferences and how far you want to travel.
The islands to the east offer the most stunning sights like Koh Tao and Koh Nang yuan but they are also a bit harder to reach.

They are also the ones with the wildest parties and huge amount of backpackers so you’d have to be up for that.
Are you located in Bangkok and you don’t want to travel that far then Hua Hin is a perfect solution!

Rather have a big open island to explore then of course Phuket is your place to be!
Phuket offers you some of the most stunning beaches, temples, outdoor activities and chill villages to reside in!

Best natural attraction has to be Khao Sok though!
A national park located 3 hours away from Phuket.
Jungles, impressive wildlife, a stunning lake with huge limestone cliffs, Khao Sok has it all!

And last but not least some very charming accommodations built on top of the water providing you with stunning sights in the morning hours!
In other words, a MUST visit!

2: Culture

Thailand’s culture is just insane and something that’s gonna stay with you for the rest of your life!
Just take the 2 most famous festivals there are in Thailand:

1: Loy Krahthong festival

A festival that’s being held on the full moon of the 12th month in the Thai lunar calendar
For the Thai people a day to worship the Gods, in particular the Goddess of water Ganga and to worship Buddha as well.

A festival celebrated all throughout Thailand but best enjoyed in Chiang Mai!
Celebrating Loy Krahthong will be a memory of a lifetime, literally thousands and thousands of lanterns are being lit up into the night sky!

It doesn’t matter whether you participate or just stand around and take everything in.. everywhere you look you’ll see thousands of lights cruising across the sky!
A magical experience and one that I will never ever forget!

Another thing going is the release of beatiful lotus-shaped rafts, decorated with flowers and candles onto the water.
The best spot to watch both activities at once is on the: Iron Bridge and the Nawarat Bridge both in Chiang Mai.

2: Songkran festival

Now Loy Krahthong sounds so calming, peaceful and romantic doesn’t it?
Going home with loads of new experiences, experiences to carry for the rest of your life!
Songkran is the exact opposite in some ways(it will definitely stay with you the rest of your life haha)

This ladies and gentleman is the Thai New Year’s National holidays, celebrated from 13 April to the 15th.

A festival that basically turns the streets into a big chaos, loads of parties and people from every country celebrating and having fun!
Now how do they do that you might ask? Well what do you think of huge water fights in the streets?!

People shooting each other with water guns, throwing buckets of water at each other or they just party all day all night.
Now this is the touristic side most of us know but of course there are other celebrations going on amongst the Thai people.

Visiting temples, praying, spending time with family and friends or traveling around the country.
But the most well known and popular among the tourists are of course the insane chaos and water fights in the streets!

3: Temples

Now this section should be in 2:Culture but there is just so much to say about these places of worship. Temples are what makes Thailand unique and they will take your breath away!
Thailand is for 93.5 percent Buddhist so expect lots and lots of them.

Huge temple complexes filled with incredible statues, gold filled ornaments, paintings and lots of monks in orange robes doing their daily routines.
But they also turned into big touristic attractions and for good reason haha.

The temples in Thailand range from very small ones that only the locals know off to huge temple complexes that attract hundreds of tourists every day!
Or what to think of the temples of the past? There are a huge amount of temple ruins to be found especially around the historical parks of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai.

Now to name a few of the most famous ones:
Chiang Rai in the Northern province has the very famous White and Blue Temple.

Whilst the nearby city of Chiang Mai provides perhaps the best temple the country has to offer namely: Doi Suthep.

Another big temple city is Bangkok!
Wat Pho is one of the largest temple in the country and is most famous for the giant Buddha statue. A 46meter wide and 15meter high golden statue that’s gonna take your breath away.

Or what to think of the Wat Saket, a temple complex sitting on a 80 meter tall hill, overlooking Bangkok Old Town.

But the most stunning of all and my personal favorite: the Wat Arun also temple!
Wat Arun sit on the banks of the Chao Phraya river and is one of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks. With it’s 70 meter height a huge eye catcher when you are walking around the river area.

Do you wish to see the temple while cruising the river nearby and have yourself a wonderful Thai meal on board, then those options are available! Book a tour that passes the Chao Phraya river, depart once the sun has set down and see the huge temple complex all lit up at night!
A true sight to behold and such a romantic scenery it can nearly beat the Eiffel Tower.

Other amazing temples that I can no longer include here but that I am gonna adress in my: The best Thailand Temple posts are:
*Sanctuary of Truth, Pattaya
*Tiger Cave Temple, Krabi
*Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Ayutthaya

4: Culinary experiences:

When one thinks off Thailand then one can just simply not ignore the Thai food can we now?
A strong contender to be one of the most famous cuisines around the world besides Mexican, Italian, Japanese and others.

Thai food has that unique and strong flavour, that spark that makes you want to beg for more and more😅

Now while the food is amazing it can take some time getting used to, especially for those who are not used to spicy flavours.
But once you open up to it and get used to it then Thai food is not just going into your mouth but also makes it way straight into your heart haha!

Some amazing Thai dishes are: Pad Thai, Kuay Teow Moo, Tom Yum Goong, Thom Kha Gai and perhaps my favorite Pad Krapow!!

And strangely the amazing culinary experience doesn’t stop with Thai food only because even Thai drinks have left me in awe of how delicious they are!

Take for example the best drink: Nom Yen also known as Pink milk, usually sold at small drink stands.
Made from sala syrup and hot milk, coming in 2 forms either iced or frappe ones. FUCK these things are good and I am craving for one whilst typing this…

Another amazing one is the Coco Yen or iced cocoa. Simple but affective and much much better than the chocolate drinks you might find back home!

Another important thing to note!: Thai KFC is heavenly, impressive, delicious, good, great and by far the best KFC I have ever fucking been to!
KFC can be great in general but the Thai KFC’s take it to a whole new level!

Visiting Thailand without trying these is basically a sin

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!!!REMINDER!!!

None of this is sponsored by KFC, this is all coming straight from the bottom of my heart and because of my appreciation for the Thai KFC brand. You know how to steal a Dutch guy’s heart Thai KFC… I miss you Thai KFC!!

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