We just got back from Langkawi, Malaysia. I’ve been to Langkawi a few times before and after 3 days there you’ve pretty much seen the place. My second trip there was a family trip with lots of beer drinking, duty free there and beer is cheaper than water – really. My sister and brother in law are visiting and we wanted to head out to an island for a few days before we take off for Angkor Wat, Cambodia tomorrow. We’ve got my daughter with us and Langkawi is very kid friendly, tons for them to do and comfortable to move around.

My friend over at tourism Malaysia suggested we stay at Sunset beach resort in Pantai Cenang. Sunset was full so they suggested Kedawang Inn next door. With not much time to look elsewhere we decided to try it out.

Upon arriving via AirAsia we took a taxi 15 minutes to Pantai Cenang beach and easily found Kedawang Inn. The place was recently taken over by a retired Kiwi guy and has a typical beach hotel / guesthouse feel. Not bad. I’d stay there again. 110 RM per night. No frills but quite clean and they have a fridge in the room. The beach is about 200 meters away. Just walk through the Oasis bar and you’re at the beach.

Our rental car that had been arranged from Kedawan was taking forever to show up so we went back to the airport and very quickly got Myvii for 80 RM per day. Better to get your rental car from the airport, noted.

We had a good time checking out the wildlife park, great for kids. The beach on Pantai Cenang was clean as so was the water. The 7 wells waterfall was great to soak in. My calves are feeling the burn today after walking up and down with my daughter on my shoulders. I highly suggest heading over to the cable car ride just down the road from the 7 waterfalls park. It sounds like it would be lame but the view is awesome on the way up and from the top – Wow..

We’re off to Cambodia in the morning and should have better net access there than in Langkawi.

• 15 cent trains and $1 meals, Bangkok is awesome
• Penang trip last weekend