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Langkawi: Sail, Parasail, Lose Yourself in Paradise

December 2, 2016 by Rika Leave a Comment


Langkawi: Sail, Parasail,
Lose Yourself in Paradise

Here’s a
challenge. Name a renowned sailing destination that isn’t beautiful. Name a
destination where the food is terrible, the people are unfriendly, and the
beaches are dull. Having trouble? Yeah, well that’s because sailing is
fantastic and yacht charters take you to some of the most
incredible places in the world; steer your own vessel on a bareboat
charter and you might even see some wonders that only a handful of others have
ever laid eyes on. One destination that’s particularly inviting is Langkawi, an
archipelago off the coast of Malaysia consisting of 104 plots of paradise.
Expect incredible beaches, Jurassic mountainscapes, and the incredible flavours
of Malaysian cuisine. Here’s your quick guide to the best things to do in
Langkawi.

Skytrex Adventure

One of the
things that sets Langkawi apart from other beach destinations is the incredible
wild jungle just beyond the stretches of sundrenched white sand. If you’re
looking adventure without pulling out a machete and cutting your way through
treacherous vines, Skytrex offers visitors an exciting and fun way to
experience the wild. Walk in the tree tops and go zip gliding to see some of
the best views in the areas.

Street food

Brace your
stomach, South East Asia has some of the best street food in the world. You’ll
find vastly different options from country to country, and in Malaysia the
assortment includes chicken satay (a type of spicy peanut sauce) and pancakes
that are to die for. Each pancake is filled with peanuts, banana and sugary
fruits, and the combination blends into a flavor you’ve never tried before. You
will definitely come back for more; the best part is that it’s dirt cheap.

Kilim Karst Geoforest Park

A tour of
this forest takes you down the river and deep into the jungle where you can see
amazing species in their natural habitat. You’ll also explore some incredible
caves and landscapes free of human development. Just be warned, there are bats
living on the caves ceilings, and monkeys will sometimes make their way onto
your boat and try to steal your snacks. Keep everything close at hand, these
guys are sneaky!
Langkawi is
also lovingly known as the ‘Jewel of Kedah’, which is the name of the greater
region. If you want to go somewhere to explore stunning landscapes beyond the
beach, there’s no better place. Langkawi hosts all kind of activities from
parasailing to a 3D museum and is a no brainer of a destination for food loving
sailors.

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