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We’re small family of 3 just started a new life by building our own sustainable farmstead in a tropical island name Langkawi, state of Kedah, Malaysia. Place is nestled in a small village name Kampung Sungai Itau, Kampung means Village, land area about an acre is 10km away from the nearest beach. Our farm has inhabitants with chickens, 4 dogs and 6 cats also living together with wildlife.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We're proud of our heritage and we want to share it with as much people as possible. The local villagers are very friendly. Most of the villagers are able to communicate in English. Convenient stores are available nearby.
- The travellers can learn our culture, do and donts in Muslim society.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
WORKAWAYers will participate in compost making, planting, seedlings, animal feeding, tree cutting, collecting organic matter, grass mowing, helping out in the kitchen, carpentry work. If you love gardening, farming, animal feeding, garbage cleaning, forest cleaning, collecting organic matters, compost making also some minor building projects this may be the place for you. We’re looking for some help from a hardworking person. Helping hours per day 5hrs daily. The rest of the day is your free time to explore the island.
Languages spoken
English: Intermediate
Malay: Intermediate
Chinese (Mandarin): Intermediate
Chinese (Cantonese): Intermediate
Accommodation
we provide shared accommodation in a single bed only ‘male’ roommate at this moment and we served halal asian & western meals or kitchen is available for your own cook.
What else ...
Langkawi Island, which has UNESCO World Geopark status because of its richly populated (by wildlife, that is) conservation areas. So much to do so much to explore from land to sea. To get around the island have to rent car or motorcycle or grab.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Digital nomads are welcome to stay at our guest house. Accommodation come with double bed with a garden view wifi included.
Space for parking camper vans
Volunteer with campervans are welcome to park in our premises, we enough space for it.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (6)
Their home is really nice, they have a lot of lovely cats and dogs, which where fun to play and cuddle with.
Lis is an amazing cook and baker, she offered a… read more
The work was around the garden - weeding, cutting, mulching etc. it was hands on and quite a learning experience for me.
Thank you, Khalid and Lis, for accepting me in your house, I were anything… read more
Will surely come back if I pass by Langkawi again one day!
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Their home is really nice, they have a lot of lovely cats and dogs, which where fun to play and cuddle with.
Lis is an amazing cook and baker, she offered a… read more
The work was around the garden - weeding, cutting, mulching etc. it was hands on and quite a learning experience for me.
Thank you, Khalid and Lis, for accepting me in your house, I were anything… read more
Will surely come back if I pass by Langkawi again one day!
Awesome setting in the middle of the jungle, great chance to be fully immersed in nature for a time.
I was going to stay for… read more
The food is really amazing, special thanks to trying make not so spicy dishes for me))
