by David Bowden (Author)
Blue Skies Guide to Langkawi is a complete guide to Langkawi's cultural, historical, and scenic attractions, featuring an extended introduction to its natural history. Langkawi, located off the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, is a beautiful island offering sunbathing and diving along its coastline and exciting opportunities for adventurers and nature lovers inland. In four parts, the first section describes the major highlights of the island; the second section looks at significant locations with information for each on cultural sites, activities, and shopping opportunities; section three introduces the habitats and geoparks followed by an identification guide to 114 notable wildlife species; and the final section contains all of the practical information needed both before and during a stay. Blue Skies Guides have everything you need to help you make the most of your trip whether for a family holiday, an activity trip, a nature-watching tour or a relaxing beach vacation.
Author Biography
David Bowden is a freelance journalist based in Malaysia, specializing in travel and the environment. While Australian, he's been living in Asia longer than he can remember, and returns to his home country as a tourist. He's the author of Enchanting Borneo, Enchanting Malaysia, and Enchanting Singapore, all published by John Beaufoy Publishing.