http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/Langkawi/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Asia , Malaysia , Langkawi en-us Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:05:45 +0000 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:05:45 +0000 I headed to Langkawi an Island norh of Penang with the ferry...It is a nice 3 hours ferry ride...If you have time I would suggest it...I met a couple of people on the ferry who were on a days journey to Langkawi I asked if I could join them on their excursion and they were more than happy to reduce their cost...So at the ferry station adjacent to the Eagle square we hired a taxi for 100 Ringgit http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/Langkawi/blog-482183.html The best things in life are the things you work the hardest for. Langkawi Island Malaysia proved that to us in abundance after we endured over 24 hours of uninterrupted travel. We arrived exhausted to an island paradise that seemed a million miles away from the chaos of Shanghai. Before I talk about paradise though let me explain Hell.In the space of 27 hours we traveled thousands of miles in t http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/Langkawi/blog-481104.html Went down to the beach today and hired a kayak for an hour. Paddled as close to the next island as we could comfortably get in the time limit before heading back getting back to shore turned out to be much harder work than the outward journey Wandered down to the other quieter beach for an hours sunbathing which is the longest period we can manage and a dip in the sea. We discussed how best to http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/Langkawi/blog-468346.html Ryan and Natalie hired a car so the 4 of us decided to explore the island a little more. We went to Seven Wells waterfall first where we had to climb about 5000000 steps 650 really. There were stunning views from the top and the bottom and it was amusing me when Rob kept losing his flip flops in the river heheh. At the top we explored a rickety wooden hut and Robby was a little nervous as the http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/blog-467886.html Got up late this morning seem to be getting into a late to bed late to rise regime We decided to go on the island hopping tour in the afternoon. Kat and Jim also booked onto it. We got into a crammed little van to go to the port which luckily was only 1km away. The boat we were on was really cool smacking off the waves and bobbing up and down spraying us all with water. We went first to swim i http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/Langkawi/blog-467632.html After leaving Ko Phi Phi on New Years day we had to spend the night on the mainland in Krabi town as the trip to Langkawi Malaysia is too long to do in one day. The hotel in Krabi was OK it was cheap and had a hot shower. Krabi town itself does not have much going on. The next morning we took a minivan which transfered us in the middle of nowhere to a second minivan which eventually took us to t http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/Langkawi/blog-465385.html In early November i have been invite by my so called famous places in Malaysia Langkawi.To be frank i never been to Langkawi before because it my mind the beach it not such a beautiful like east coast island and i always compared this island with Redang Perhentian and Tioman.But it totally turn out. White sandy beach calm and such a good places to visit.It located about 1 hours by flight fr http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/Langkawi/blog-461218.html Ein warmes Hallo in die Schweiz Jerome und ich verbrachten ein paar schoene Tage auf Ko Lanta und genossen die Straende das Wasser die Ruhe und Gelassenheit. Schoen fand ich vorallem dass auf Ko Lanta bereits Buddhisten und Muslime Haus an Haus wohnen. Es machte mich richtig neugierig und gespannt auf Malaysia. Nach gut 5 Monaten in buddhistischen Laendern freue ich mich nun sehr auf das mu http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/Langkawi/blog-459294.html Day 25 Langkawi IslandIt was Jrsquos birthday and we started the celebration with some warm just baked buns from the bakery downstairs and some fresh milk from the dutyfree shop. As it was Malaysia some of these buns were cheese and some were peanut butter jelly and raisin. A truly perfect breakfast in bed. We set off biking to a blacksand beach wersquod heard about on the north shore b http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/Langkawi/blog-458912.html Flying in from Singapore via Air Asia we arrived in Langkawi tired and sleepless from our night sessions with friends. At the airport we changed enough money to last us for the Langkawi and Kuala Lumpur legs of our trip. In Singapore and Malaysia we found out it is always best to change money at the airport as the rates are so much better. For a small airport there are a lot of shops at Lan http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/Langkawi/blog-453618.html Well I am back on my travels and have been so for over a week. I am only now getting down to my 1st Far East blog but I will hopefully be more regular in my updates going forward....The journey over to my parent's boat in Malaysia is quite an undertaking I flew Aberdeen to Amsterdam Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur and then Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi. On arrival there was a short taxi and ferry trip http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/Langkawi/blog-448540.html So am I mad for going off and joining three strangers on a boat No madder than they were for inviting a stranger on to their boat......So Friday morning rolled around and I rocked up at the Breakfast Bar and as soon as I sat down the guy behind the counter just nodded at me and I nodded back. I had been here the previous two days and after day one he knew my order so within five minutes I had http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/Langkawi/blog-444550.html So having got myself a ridiculously cheap flight with Malaysia Airlines 12 I flew to Langkawi with the intention of staying a few days before heading into Thailand.Tuesday afternoon I landed and made my way to a hostel that had been recommended to me. It was a strange feeling to be back on my own again and in basic accommodation. I ended up with a single room with ensuite so it was a gentle r http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/Langkawi/blog-443156.html Friday 21st August Skipperrsquos log day 7There is no such thing as paranoia F.X Leach 1969OK I feel good because Irsquove told JL that tomorrow I will disembark from our trip and he seemed cool with it. I thought that Irsquod have the chance to leave today and when I realised it would be another night on board I thought ldquonooooordquo but at the moment the water is calm and the http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/Langkawi/blog-439271.html LangkawiWe arrived at our hotel the colour of the reception was a strange baby pink colour and we thought OMG why did we ever leave Thailand. The hotel room was completly vile also with the bathroom a horrible yellow and brown colour. We felt as if we had arrived in MM land for all that wants to know exactly what I mean by that then contact directly as it may offend.We went to an underwater wo http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/Langkawi/blog-431257.html Back to FGII After a very hectic and stressful couple of months with both of us organising for a few months away from home it was time for a relaxing sail on Fiddlers Green II. Beautiful sailing around Langkawi until the last night. We had anchored outside of the Marina for one last night to be hit by the worst storm in 8 years. The anchor dragged a couple of times during the night another y http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/Langkawi/blog-429760.html Langkawirsquos many islands are ringed with countless stretches of beach. Some have white sand some have golden. Some are hotspots for watersports some are secluded getaways. Some are located along the most luxurious resorts imaginable others appeal to backpackers on a budget. We couldnrsquot hope to experience anything resembling a representative sample of the full scope of Langkawirsquo http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/Langkawi/blog-426007.html Having decided in Krabi that we were in need of a change of scenery we headed off to our next destination..... Malaysia.We sailed literally into Langkawi on Saturday 25th July with great hopes for the Malaysian leg of our trip and we were not disappointed The differences between Thailand and Malaysia were instantly obvious as soon as we got off the boat. The ferry port itself was like an inter http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/Langkawi/blog-423011.html hellipUh which way is the beach Considering the relatively small size of Lankawi you wouldnrsquot think that getting lost on the way to something as big as the beach was possible. But for the heroes of the Malaysia.com team nothing is impossible. After a few wrong turns we were well off the beaten path and found ourselves cruising through a tiny village. When we pulled over to get our bea http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/Langkawi/blog-422817.html Saturday kayaking in mangroves then to a small beach. Arabs have taken over everywhere and book out the lot. Had to change schedule and now fly to Penang. Staying at evergreen laurel hotel no 2 hotel on list. Did cooking course last night no active just demo diappointing but still ok. Taking car hire back will get car in Penang to see city. http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/Langkawi/blog-422126.html