Ever considered a long-term stay in just one location in South East Asia? An opportunity to get an in-depth feel of the region at a more relaxed pace, while actually saving on your daily budget? We did just this on the chilled-out paradise island of Langkawi in Malaysia: An excellent destination in itself, but also an ideal springboard to other exotic locations in the region. Be sure to first check out our Plan, Maps and Budget for this 13-week visit.
Langkawi Accommodation Options
From €22 to €700 per night, your accommodation options are varied enough, but are the pricier venues good value for money?
Our MM2H Application Experience
A second home in Malaysia is a dream for many, but how does the country's MM2H program work? Here's a 1st-hand account...
Climbing Gunung Raya, Malaysia
We were alone and a long way from any help climbing Gunung Raya, and as in all the best horror movies we had no mobile signal.
Langkawi - Lush, Tropical, Timeless
Langkawi’s archipelago comprises 99 thickly-forested islands dating back half a billion years - home to the most ancient rainforest life on the planet.
Koh Lipe, Thailand 🌴
Nestled in the Andaman Sea, Koh Lipe is a small island paradise with beautiful beaches, world-class diving, and vibrant marine life.
Over 60s Travel 🧓
Explore the world, meet new people & create lasting memories. Just grab your sense of humor, pack your bags & hit the road. The world is waiting!
Visa Runner Malaysia-Thailand
If you're planning an extended stay in Malaysia you have to renew the visa you're given on arrival. This is referred to as making a ‘visa run’.
SandSpice Backpack
Carry your stuff, express yourself, keep your hands free, it's win-win-win. Most standard laptops fit in the internal laptop pocket, which measures 13.5" x 10.5" / 34 x 27 cm
Rebak Island, Malaysia ⛵
Rebak Island is a hidden gem offering a tranquil escape with its pristine beaches, lush rainforests, & rich biodiversity, for nature lovers and beachgoers alike.
Exploring Songkhla Thailand
Best known for the Golden Mermaid - However with its endless beaches, colorful old town & chequered history, exploring Songkhla Thailand can be much more rewarding.
Sri Lagenda Kuah Langkawi
Looking more like the location of a post-apocalyptic movie than a tropical paradise condominium there's more to Sri Lagenda than meets the eye.
13 Weeks in Langkawi
An extended event-filled stay on this tropical Malaysian island can cost the same as staying at home (even including your flights!).
Sleeping in a Shipping Container
The noisy elevated gangways make you feel like your spending the night on an oil rig (or on an actual container ship).
Langkawi Long-Term Stay – 3 Months in Malaysia
Coming up next… Langkawi Wildlife Park .
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