Dragon-Fly

This is my first time I came across this Yellow-tailed Ashy Skimmer (Potamarcha congener) dragonfly - captured in my backyard few days ago. This dragonfly usually flies very high while preying and appears near body of water to mate and lays eggs during bright hot afternoon. They are often seen perching high up on electric cables.

Garden Spider

My garden has a new resident - the St Andrew's Cross Spider (Argiope keyserlingi). Garden spiders can be recognized by their distinctive black and yellow markings. And, for as scary as they may look, garden spiders are much like many other spiders. Meaning, they are generally passive and must be severely stressed to bite

Orchids - Jewels of the Garden

Orchids are one of the largest families of flowering plants, with an estimated 30,000 naturally occurring species worldwide. The world of Orchids is so vast and diverse and there are so many incredibly beautiful flowers in almost every colour. Here are some of the Orchids growing in my garden.  

Sun, Sea, Southern Islands and Sailing

Scattered in the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea, the Langkawi archipelago is made up of 99 tropical islands which still remain totally authentic and untouched by tourism. The many secret coves, rocky islets, fjord-like passages and glorious beaches are its greatest assets and these make an excellent place for island excursions, yachting holidays and other sea-sport activities.

On the southern end of this legendary island, the calm, sheltered sea offers superb sailing conditions, along with a great range of anchorages. This sailing area is also blessed with many geological wonders consisting of marble caves, remnant islands, doline lake, sea-stacks and sea-arches, and other wave-related features.

Epitomised the picture-perfect beauty of a tropical paradise, Langkawi's breathtaking coastline is the true heart of this captivating wilderness. A trip to this UNESCO world heritage site is to transport oneself into a world of mystery, awe and adventure par excellence.

Black and White: Paper Kite Butterfly

The Paper Kite butterfly (Idea leuconoe), (also called Rice Paper, Tree Nymph, or Wood Nymph), is a distinctive black and white butterfly. The wingspan measures up to 110cm across, and considered to be one of the largest butterflies. This butterfly is called a "Paper Kite" because its wings look like they are made from rice paper and they glide and float in the air like a kite. 

Kilim Karst - Caves, Cliffs and UNESCO World Heritage Site

Vast and enigmatic, the unspoilt area of Kilim Karst has some of the most awe-inspiring scenery in the region, and is a carpet of lush, beautiful greenery. No trip to Langkawi would be complete without exploring the exceptional beauty of the mangroves where the sound of macaques and myriad exotic birdlife echo through the Geoforest.

The area is also home to the highest density of eagles, sharing their habitat with other animals, amphibians and reptiles. Unlike many other landlocked nature parks, Kilim Karst boasts a coastline dotted with soaring cliffs covered with wild plants and framed by a spectacular natural backdrop of huge limestone outcrops. The limestone, weathered and eroded by air and water, produce the wonderful rock formations, secluded lagoons and caves occupied by stalagmites and stalactites.

An eco-tourist haven of outstanding natural beauty, there is an almost mythical atmosphere that pervades throughout and begs exploration. Kilim Karst has been accorded the Geopark status by UNESCO for its invaluable geological history, dating back of more that 490 million years.