Jacinta Fabricius

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This lush, jungle-clad picnic grounds centers around a series of cascading waterfalls and natural rock pools. Durian Perangin waterfall consists of 14 shallow tiers, accessible via a series of footpaths and bridges. Those adventurous enough to climb the 200-meter long steep staircase to the highest level are met with a gushing vertical stream and cooling pool to swim in.

Down Langkawi's ancient mountains flow a series of natural waterfalls, secluded in the jungle with cooling rock pools for swimmers to relax under the shady canopy. Seven Wells and Temurun waterfalls run down the island's second-tallest mountain, Gunung Machinchang. A 3rd waterfall, Durian Perangin is located on the northern slope of Gunung Raya, the tallest peak. The mountains' differing rock formations provide contrasting landscapes surrounding the falls, meaning each is completely unique.

Langkawi’s tallest waterfall with 3 cascading tiers towering 200 meters (656 feet) in height. After a short, 5-minute walk down a shady path lined with lush green trees, visitors are met with a glimpse of Temurun Waterfall’s striking 39-meter (128-feet) vertical stream at the falls’ middle tier. The stream ends in a natural rock pool ideal for swimming. Another refreshing pool is located at the upper tier, for those brave enough to climb the rocky stairs.

Witness the raw natural beauty that thrust Langkawi onto the world tourism stage. Starting with serene mangrove habitats that open into the sparkling Andaman Sea, the Kubang Badak BioGeo Trail is home to thousands of wildlife species, from otters and kingfishers to sea eagles and tropical fish. The Mangrove Reserve is best explored by boat, with 12 stops available to delve into the region’s 500-million-year old geology and more recent history of fishing villages and Siamese settlers.

Every millennial concerned with protecting the environment, animals, and planet wants to live as sustainably as possible, and that desire spills over into travel. However, it can be difficult to understand which transportation methods, accommodation options, and sight-seeing practices can actually preserve the environment and local cultures.

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The second-largest island in the Langkawi archipelago, Dayang Bunting is one of 3 main geoforest parks within Langkawi's UNESCO Global Geopark, thanks to its 290-million-year-old marble rock formations. The island is best known for the 4,354-hectare natural lake in its southwest, known as Lake of the Pregnant Maiden. This oval-shaped freshwater lake is steeped in mystical legend and said to boost fertility in women who swim in or drink its waters.

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Getting my start as a backpacker in the early 2000s with trips through Southeast Asia and Central and South America, I caught the travel bug. After trying “normal life” for a decade, I have been on the road full-time since June 2019.

Wake up to the warm scent of salty air and watch a tranquil sunrise over the glistening sea dotted with islands that rival Thailand’s Koh Phi Phi. After exploring Tuba Island’s 500-million-year-old rock formations, take a swim in the hotel’s beachfront pool or try a fishing excursion with a local fisherman. Restaurant staff can cook your catch in local herbs and spices for your evening meal. If you’re looking to unplug from the external world and get back to nature, this is the place for you.

Want to witness Langkawi’s history as a sleepy fishing island before its tourism boom? Spend a day on partially-modernized Tuba Island, part of the Dayang Bunting Marble Geoforest Park. The island is home to geologically significant granite and marble rock formations dating back over 500 million years. Other popular attractions include a series of caves with exquisite stalactites and stalagmites, jungle trekking, birdwatching, swimming at idyllic beaches, and indulging in world-class seafood.