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.
Over 60s Travel 🧓
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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’.
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.
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
Our MM2H Application Experience
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Langkawi Accommodation Options
From €22 to €700 per night, your accommodation options are varied enough, but are the pricier venues good value for money?
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.
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.
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.
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).
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!).
Langkawi Island Life 🦅
Langkawi’s archipelago comprises 99 thickly-forested islands dating back half a billion years.
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.
Langkawi Long-Term Stay – 3 Months in Malaysia
Coming up next… Langkawi Wildlife Park.
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