Recently, I had the pleasure of spending a couple of days exploring the mangrove forests of Langkawi (popularly known as the “Jewel of Kedah”), with my family after my business trip. I had been planning this trip for quite some time and I was unrelenting on my quest for a good place to stay in, so that we could relax and explore at ease. We ended up choosing one of the beach resorts, the kinds I never knew existed. Believe me I had fantasized about Bora Bora resorts at least a hundred times and thought I would never make it, but, right after seeing this place, we decided not to look any further.
We had taken a flight to Kuala Lumpur and from there, immediately after immigration, we took another flight to Langkawi. Upon arrival, we concluded that the resort lived up to its fame. 500 acres of this majestic resort with innumerable pools and restaurants including one in the middle of the sea. We were surrounded by hills and the sea on all sides, with almost no shore. The hills were straight and steep and the resorts had cottages all the way up the hill. It was beautiful and the people were so courteous and hospitable that we felt like we did not need anyone else to enjoy our holidays. We got upgraded to a premium beach bungalow right by the sea with a great view and a balcony. The sea was visible to us from our bathtub, soothing us with its music.
This story is from the April 2020 edition of Smart Photography.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the April 2020 edition of Smart Photography.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Sony launches 5G portable data transmitter
Sony has introduced the PDTFP1, a portable data transmitter equipped with a unique antenna structure enabling high-speed still image and video data transmission over 5G networks.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra launched
The Xiaomi 14 series made its global debut at an event in Barcelona, unveiling two models: the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
Highlights from CP+ 2024
CP+ 2024 (International Camera and Photo Imaging Show), held in February 2024 at the Pacifico Yokohama Convention Plaza, saw a significant turnout, hosting approximately 50,000 photography and imaging enthusiasts over four days.
Sony World Photography Awards 2024: Professional finalists
The World Photography Organisation has unveiled the finalists and shortlisted photographers for the esteemed professional competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.
Nothing unveils Phone (2a)
Nothing has introduced Phone (2a), its latest smartphone offering, designed to elevate the daily smartphone experience.
All About Travel Photography
Ashok Dilwali needs no introduction, but for the records, Ashok Dilwali, is a world-renowned professional landscape photographer based in Delhi, and an author of 35 pictorial books.
Balancing Tradition with Innovation
The OnePlus 12, a testament to the brand’s commitment to refinement, offers a sleek design, formidable performance, and enhanced battery life, albeit lacking in advanced AI functionalities and facing a limited support lifespan.
Super Nifty-Fifty
Standard prime lenses are back in popularity and even today promise a quality level that some zooms cannot match. Sony has a number of 50 mm prime lenses available and so does its Zeiss counterpart.
A Mid-Range Contender for Photography Enthusiasts
Nothing, the London-based tech company, has once again ventured into the smartphone market with its latest offering, the Phone (2a). Boasting a sleek design and a plethora of features at an appealing price point, the Phone (2a) aims to distinguish itself in a saturated market landscape.
Fun and Easy
The Canon EOS R50 was released in India on 8th February 2023. It is the successor to the EOS M50 Mark II. The camera body is compact, lightweight and easy-to-setup-and-use.
