Langkawi
We stayed at the beautiful family run Fox Hill resort located towards the center of the island. For about $30/night, this tree top house had picturesque views and was nestled in the mountains (with monkeys)! They had a pool, an outdoor gym and Ezani (the owner who lives at Fox Hill) would make you homemade breakfast if you requested it the night before. The breakfast mainly consisted of roti, sesame balls and rose jelly - yum! We also ended up renting his car for about $17 a day. Although they have grab throughout the island, there is a lot to see and it was nice to explore on our own.
The stairs (or should I say ladder) up to the tree top house were quite fun (especially waking up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom while there is an ongoing rain storm and having to wear a poncho, hold a flashlight and hope the lizard on the ground doesn’t make any sudden moves while you are peeing). It reminded me of Costa Rica - and I loved it!
Ezani brought us to the night market down the street for some cheap eats. There were night markets hosted at varies locations throughout the island. We tried to hit as many as possible. Prices ranged from .25 to $2 and you had endless choices: noodles, roti, satay, red bean pancakes, sweat corn, fresh juices and so much more. We got one of everything previously mentioned for $4.90.
The Cenang beach area was a bit more expensive and touristy than the center of the island. There was the main shopping street similar to any small beach town. Adam and I did get a couples massage for only $45 w/ tip. The massage was more like a traditional Thai massage and certainly was an … experience.
Of course Adam needed to grab some fresh seafood at Talaga seafood. A whole fish was in order!
A must do on the island is the Langkawi Skybridge cable car. It is the steepest cable car in the world and it sure feels like it (especially on a windy day)! The views on the way up are amazing and they only get better the higher you ascend.
…and it was a VERY windy day!
The skybridge is a separate ticket and is open weather pending. There was actually a sign on the ground that mentioned it was closed (and you could only do the cable car) but when we got to the top, it was open…and still very windy, so who knows! If you’re already up that high, the skybridge is a must do! It is the longest free span and curved bridge in the world and like the cable car, it is not for those afraid of heights.
Our next stop was the waterfall, which, since it was the dry season, was just a fall.. Although it was still gorgeous to observe the exotic flora and fauna.
Next stop was the Tanjung Rhu beach for a quick swim!
Penang
Cameron Highlands 
