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Ziplining is one of the
After spending many of my Malaysian ringgits
in the Central Market, we head to the iconic
PETRONAS Twin Towers—the tallest twin-tower
in the world that register its highest point at 451.9
metres above ground level. I savour the sight of
the Twin Towers from a staggering height of 282
metres—at Atmosphere 360, a modern revolving
restaurant set atop the tallest tower in Southeast
Asia—Menara Kuala Lumpur. The Sky Deck of the
tower is perched at a height of 300 metres above
ground level. While the buffet coupled with live
music makes for a memorable affair, the sweeping
view of Kuala Lumpur and the PETRONAS Twin
Towers is what takes the cake.
At the end of an impressive first day, I try to
catch up on some much-needed sleep so that I can
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many thrilling
adventures at the
UNESCO-listed
archipelago of
Langkawi.
A cruise may be the
best way to soak up
the beauty of
Langkawi’s islands.
Frangipani Langkawi
Resort and Spa offers
access to a pristine
white-sand beach
overlooking the
Andaman Sea.
be well rested for my next stop, Langkawi. An archipelago
made up of 99 islands, Langkawi is a visual delight, I hear,
with its powder-white sands and swaying coconut trees.
As I look down at the islands from my descending flight, it
becomes clear that everything I have heard is true. Langkawi
welcomes us with an overcast sky and beats of Gamelan CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: LEISA TYLER/CONTRIBUTOR/GETTYIMAGES; SHUTTERSTOCK; COURTESY OF FRANGIPANI LANGKAWI RESORT AND SPA; ILLUSTRATION BY MEGHNA PATWAL
music. While the music sets the pace for my days in Langkawi,
the sky lends the perfect ambience for what’s to come.
The Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa, the ‘greenest resort
in Malaysia’, is my home for the next few days. Set amid lush
tropical plantations, the resort boasts a pristine white-sand
beach overlooking the tranquil Andaman Sea. The resort also
straddles the most popular beach in Langkawi, Cenang.
After witnessing another golden Malaysian sunset, this
one from the resort grounds, our motley crew sets out to
explore the street-food scene of Langkawi. Beginning with a