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Tioman

Largest island of Malaysias east coast. It’s located 32km off the coast and is some 20km long and 12km wide and the highest peak is Gunung Kajang with 1038m. In the 70ies TIME magazine selected Tioman as one the world’s most beautiful islands but lost some flair in recent years due to do development. The island has eight main villages, many beaches and is densely forested and is surrounded by numerous coral reefs, making it a scuba diving haven.

Cameron Highlands

Cameron Highlands is a highland region located about 20 km east of Ipoh and about 150 km north of Kuala Lumpur in Pahang, Malaysia. At 5,000 ft (1,500 m) above sea level it is the highest area on the mainland, and enjoys a cool climate, with temperatures no higher than 25C and rarely falling below 12C year round. The area is popular for it’s tea plantations and jungle walks.

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For any travellers looking to give a good stretch to their body you should check out Yoga Now, a cute little yoga studio in Pantai Cenang, Langkawi. Ten minutes walk from the beach and near the cheaper guesthouses like Gecko and rainbow(but not the same road). 50 rm for a two hour class.

By misterpotato on Jan 01, 2010

Car Rental

When you arrive at Langkawi consider renting a car. Due to the island’s duty free status you can get cars for as cheap as RM50 per day! There are a lot of places to discover with your own transport and being able to move around independently will definitely enhance your Langkawi experience.

By Tilo on Mar 18, 2008

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