Full of surprises, with the oldest rainforests on earth, rare wildlife and out-of-this-world moonscape hikes 

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Skip the usual city break. Meet Iban longhouse hosts, rainforest wildlife guides, and mountain hosts on a handpicked side of Malaysia.

Malaysia Things to Do: Rare Wildlife, Off the Grid

Malaysia

<p>Lis and Khalid swapped a city-paced life for Langkawi’s countryside, where they now host guests on a small permaculture farmstay surrounded by greenery. Before the move, Lis ran a bakery in Johor while Khalid worked in Singapore, so island life was a big change. What makes them special is the way they share their everyday life with guests — growing food, caring for the land, and showing what a slower, simpler routine can look like. Their place feels rooted in the local community, and guests get a glimpse of a more mindful way of living in Langkawi, far from the busy tourist scene.</p>

Lis and Khalid swapped city jobs for a small permaculture farmstay in Langkawi. Browse and book farmstays shaped by growing food and caring for the land.

Kebun Lidstari: Permaculture Farmstay in Langkawi

Kebun Lidstari

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Lisdtari

Lis and Khalid swapped a city-paced life for Langkawi’s countryside, where they now host guests on a small permaculture farmstay surrounded by greenery. Before the move, Lis ran a bakery in Johor while Khalid worked in Singapore, so island life was a big change. What makes them special is the way they share their everyday life with guests — growing food, caring for the land, and showing what a slower, simpler routine can look like. Their place feels rooted in the local community, and guests get a glimpse of a more mindful way of living in Langkawi, far from the busy tourist scene.